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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.27, 267.12 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.27, 267.12 and 132.66 is: 198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.27 : 267.12 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.27/267.12 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.27x = 267.12 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.27x = 35,436.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,436.14/178.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.78

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