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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.02, 267 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.02, 267 and 75.28 is: 112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.02 : 267 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.02/267 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.02x = 267 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.02x = 20,099.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,099.76/178.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.91

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