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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.01, 266.99 and 69.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.01, 266.99 and 69.83 is: 104.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.01 : 266.99 = 69.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.01/266.99 = 69.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.01x = 266.99 × 69.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.01x = 18,642.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,642.23/178.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.73

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