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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 267.66 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 267.66 and 144.36 is: 215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 267.66 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/267.66 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 267.66 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 38,639.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,639.40/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.96

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