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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.67, 266.91 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.67, 266.91 and 142.64 is: 213.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.67 : 266.91 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.67/266.91 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.67x = 266.91 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.67x = 38,070.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,070.71/178.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.08

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