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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.28, 266.82 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.28, 266.82 and 132.52 is: 198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.28 : 266.82 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.28/266.82 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.28x = 266.82 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.28x = 35,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,358.99/178.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.33

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