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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.63, 268.13 and 127.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.63, 268.13 and 127.33 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.63 : 268.13 = 127.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.63/268.13 = 127.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.63x = 268.13 × 127.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.63x = 34,140.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,140.99/178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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