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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.35, 267.22 and 134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.35, 267.22 and 134.95 is: 202.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.35 : 267.22 = 134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.35/267.22 = 134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.35x = 267.22 × 134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.35x = 36,061.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,061.34/178.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.19

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