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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.59, 267.36 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.59, 267.36 and 133.14 is: 199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.59 : 267.36 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.59/267.36 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.59x = 267.36 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.59x = 35,596.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,596.31/178.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.32

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