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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.76, 268.33 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.76, 268.33 and 127.25 is: 191.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.76 : 268.33 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.76/268.33 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.76x = 268.33 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.76x = 34,144.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,144.92/178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.01

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