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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.28, 267.51 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.28, 267.51 and 132.72 is: 199.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.28 : 267.51 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.28/267.51 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.28x = 267.51 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.28x = 35,503.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,503.71/178.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.14

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