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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.01, 266.91 and 69.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.01, 266.91 and 69.67 is: 104.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.01 : 266.91 = 69.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.01/266.91 = 69.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.01x = 266.91 × 69.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.01x = 18,595.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,595.27/178.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.46

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