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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.34, 267.03 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.34, 267.03 and 144.23 is: 215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.34 : 267.03 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.34/267.03 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.34x = 267.03 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.34x = 38,512.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,512.40/178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.96

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