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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.72, 267.66 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.72, 267.66 and 139.93 is: 209.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.72 : 267.66 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.72/267.66 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.72x = 267.66 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.72x = 37,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,453.66/178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.57

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