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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.41, 267.39 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.41, 267.39 and 126.95 is: 190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.41 : 267.39 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.41/267.39 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.41x = 267.39 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.41x = 33,944.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,944.30/178.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.26

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