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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.96, 268.35 and 133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.96, 268.35 and 133.24 is: 199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.96 : 268.35 = 133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.96/268.35 = 133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.96x = 268.35 × 133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.96x = 35,754.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,754.95/178.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.79

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