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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.32, 267.75 and 142.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.32, 267.75 and 142.55 is: 214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.32 : 267.75 = 142.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.32/267.75 = 142.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.32x = 267.75 × 142.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.32x = 38,166.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,166.42/178.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.03

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