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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.62, 268.26 and 146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.62, 268.26 and 146.17 is: 219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.62 : 268.26 = 146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.62/268.26 = 146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.62x = 268.26 × 146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.62x = 39,211.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,211.56/178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.53

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