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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 267 and 64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 267 and 64 is: 96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 267 = 64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/267 = 64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 267 × 64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 17,088
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,088/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96

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