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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.46, 267.34 and 141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.46, 267.34 and 141.96 is: 212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.46 : 267.34 = 141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.46/267.34 = 141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.46x = 267.34 × 141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.46x = 37,951.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,951.90/178.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.67

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