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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 267.12 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 267.12 and 113.20 is: 169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 267.12 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/267.12 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 267.12 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 30,237.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,237.98/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.88

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