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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.45, 267.22 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.45, 267.22 and 139.73 is: 209.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.45 : 267.22 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.45/267.22 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.45x = 267.22 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.45x = 37,337.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,337.88/178.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.23

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