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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.83, 267.74 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.83, 267.74 and 135.36 is: 202.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.83 : 267.74 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.83/267.74 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.83x = 267.74 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.83x = 36,241.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,241.29/178.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.66

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