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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.26, 266.35 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.26, 266.35 and 145.35 is: 217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.26 : 266.35 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.26/266.35 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.26x = 266.35 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.26x = 38,713.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,713.97/178.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.18

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