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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.27, 267 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.27, 267 and 135.01 is: 202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.27 : 267 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.27/267 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.27x = 267 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.27x = 36,047.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,047.67/178.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.21

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