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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.44, 267.72 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.44, 267.72 and 146.40 is: 219.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.44 : 267.72 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.44/267.72 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.44x = 267.72 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.44x = 39,194.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,194.21/178.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.65

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