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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.56, 267.24 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.56, 267.24 and 137.88 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.56 : 267.24 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.56/267.24 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.56x = 267.24 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.56x = 36,847.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,847.05/178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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