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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.35, 266.94 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.35, 266.94 and 143.88 is: 215.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.35 : 266.94 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.35/266.94 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.35x = 266.94 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.35x = 38,407.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,407.33/178.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.35

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