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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.22, 266.72 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.22, 266.72 and 132.46 is: 198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.22 : 266.72 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.22/266.72 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.22x = 266.72 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.22x = 35,328.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,328.40/178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.23

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