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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.22, 266.85 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.22, 266.85 and 126.63 is: 189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.22 : 266.85 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.22/266.85 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.22x = 266.85 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.22x = 33,791.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,791.22/178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.60

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