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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.35, 267.49 and 148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.35, 267.49 and 148.11 is: 222.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.35 : 267.49 = 148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.35/267.49 = 148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.35x = 267.49 × 148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.35x = 39,617.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,617.94/178.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.14

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