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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.26, 266.73 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.26, 266.73 and 132.53 is: 198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.26 : 266.73 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.26/266.73 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.26x = 266.73 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.26x = 35,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,349.06/178.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.30

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