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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.24, 266.80 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.24, 266.80 and 129.36 is: 193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.24 : 266.80 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.24/266.80 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.24x = 266.80 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.24x = 34,513.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,513.25/178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.63

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