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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.46, 267.38 and 144.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.46, 267.38 and 144.17 is: 216.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.46 : 267.38 = 144.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.46/267.38 = 144.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.46x = 267.38 × 144.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.46x = 38,548.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,548.17/178.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.00

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