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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.49, 267.80 and 129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.49, 267.80 and 129.80 is: 194.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.49 : 267.80 = 129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.49/267.80 = 129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.49x = 267.80 × 129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.49x = 34,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,760.46/178.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.74

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