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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.46, 267.49 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.46, 267.49 and 137.90 is: 206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.46 : 267.49 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.46/267.49 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.46x = 267.49 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.46x = 36,886.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,886.87/178.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.70

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