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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.32, 267.36 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.32, 267.36 and 142.32 is: 213.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.32 : 267.36 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.32/267.36 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.32x = 267.36 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.32x = 38,050.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,050.68/178.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.38

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