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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.02, 266.84 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.02, 266.84 and 80.60 is: 120.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.02 : 266.84 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.02/266.84 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.02x = 266.84 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.02x = 21,507.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,507.30/178.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.81

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