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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.44, 267.36 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.44, 267.36 and 132.78 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.44 : 267.36 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.44/267.36 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.44x = 267.36 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.44x = 35,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,500.06/178.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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