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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.03, 266.82 and 81.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.03, 266.82 and 81.64 is: 122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.03 : 266.82 = 81.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.03/266.82 = 81.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.03x = 266.82 × 81.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.03x = 21,783.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,783.18/178.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.36

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