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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.76, 267.60 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.76, 267.60 and 137.60 is: 205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.76 : 267.60 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.76/267.60 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.76x = 267.60 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.76x = 36,821.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,821.94/178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.99

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