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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.98, 267.84 and 146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.98, 267.84 and 146.09 is: 218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.98 : 267.84 = 146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.98/267.84 = 146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.98x = 267.84 × 146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.98x = 39,129.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,129.42/178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.63

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