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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.02, 266.93 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.02, 266.93 and 81.74 is: 122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.02 : 266.93 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.02/266.93 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.02x = 266.93 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.02x = 21,818.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,818.86/178.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.56

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