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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.46, 267.74 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.46, 267.74 and 127.20 is: 190.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.46 : 267.74 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.46/267.74 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.46x = 267.74 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.46x = 34,056.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,056.53/178.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.84

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