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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.54, 267.59 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.54, 267.59 and 146.07 is: 218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.54 : 267.59 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.54/267.59 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.54x = 267.59 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.54x = 39,087.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,087.24/178.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.93

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