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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.27, 266.90 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.27, 266.90 and 134.80 is: 201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.27 : 266.90 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.27/266.90 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.27x = 266.90 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.27x = 35,977.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,977.79/178.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.82

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