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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.39, 267.45 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.39, 267.45 and 132.94 is: 199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.39 : 267.45 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.39/267.45 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.39x = 267.45 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.39x = 35,554.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,554.80/178.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.31

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