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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.62, 267.79 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.62, 267.79 and 134.61 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.62 : 267.79 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.62/267.79 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.62x = 267.79 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.62x = 36,047.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,047.21/178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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