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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.80, 268.18 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.80, 268.18 and 133.22 is: 199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.80 : 268.18 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.80/268.18 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.80x = 268.18 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.80x = 35,726.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,726.94/178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.82

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