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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.52, 267.38 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.52, 267.38 and 135.20 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.52 : 267.38 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.52/267.38 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.52x = 267.38 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.52x = 36,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,147.76/178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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