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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 266.97 and 75.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 266.97 and 75.34 is: 113.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 266.97 = 75.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/266.97 = 75.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 266.97 × 75.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 20,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,113.52/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.00

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