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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.26, 267.03 and 149.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.26, 267.03 and 149.67 is: 224.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.26 : 267.03 = 149.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.26/267.03 = 149.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.26x = 267.03 × 149.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.26x = 39,966.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,966.38/178.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.20

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