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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.57, 266.76 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.57, 266.76 and 129.40 is: 193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.57 : 266.76 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.57/266.76 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.57x = 266.76 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.57x = 34,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,518.08/178.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.30

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