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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.81, 268.34 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.81, 268.34 and 133.02 is: 199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.81 : 268.34 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.81/268.34 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.81x = 268.34 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.81x = 35,694.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,694.59/178.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.62

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