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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.23, 267.21 and 147.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.23, 267.21 and 147.73 is: 221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.23 : 267.21 = 147.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.23/267.21 = 147.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.23x = 267.21 × 147.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.23x = 39,474.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,474.93/178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.48

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