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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.94, 267.93 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.94, 267.93 and 144.05 is: 215.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.94 : 267.93 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.94/267.93 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.94x = 267.93 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.94x = 38,594.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,594.52/178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.69

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