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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.01, 266.98 and 48.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.01, 266.98 and 48.01 is: 72.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.01 : 266.98 = 48.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.01/266.98 = 48.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.01x = 266.98 × 48.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.01x = 12,816.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,816.80/178.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.00

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