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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 267 = 49.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/267 = 49.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 267 × 49.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 13,283.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,283.25/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.63

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