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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.25, 266.67 and 144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.25, 266.67 and 144.06 is: 215.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.25 : 266.67 = 144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.25/266.67 = 144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.25x = 266.67 × 144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.25x = 38,416.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,416.48/178.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.53

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