Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 267 and 49.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 178, 267 and 49.75 is: 74.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178 : 267 = 49.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178/267 = 49.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178x = 267 × 49.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178x = 13,283.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,283.25/178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74.63
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