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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.83, 267.78 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.83, 267.78 and 127.23 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.83 : 267.78 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.83/267.78 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.83x = 267.78 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.83x = 34,069.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,069.65/178.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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