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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.63, 267.64 and 144.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.63, 267.64 and 144.41 is: 216.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.63 : 267.64 = 144.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.63/267.64 = 144.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.63x = 267.64 × 144.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.63x = 38,647.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,647.83/178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.36

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