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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.70, 268.22 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.70, 268.22 and 127.38 is: 191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.70 : 268.22 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.70/268.22 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.70x = 268.22 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.70x = 34,165.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,165.86/178.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.19

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