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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.78, 267.99 and 146.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.78, 267.99 and 146.02 is: 218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.78 : 267.99 = 146.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.78/267.99 = 146.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.78x = 267.99 × 146.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.78x = 39,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,131.90/178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.88

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