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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.02, 267.08 and 56.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.02, 267.08 and 56.27 is: 84.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.02 : 267.08 = 56.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.02/267.08 = 56.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.02x = 267.08 × 56.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.02x = 15,028.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,028.98/178.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.42

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