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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.38, 268.52 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.38, 268.52 and 127.38 is: 191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.38 : 268.52 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.38/268.52 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.38x = 268.52 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.38x = 34,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,203.44/178.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.74

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