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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.84, 267.90 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.84, 267.90 and 146.68 is: 219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.84 : 267.90 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.84/267.90 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.84x = 267.90 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.84x = 39,295.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,295.57/178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.72

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