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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 266.63 and 86.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 266.63 and 86.44 is: 129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 266.63 = 86.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/266.63 = 86.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 266.63 × 86.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 23,047.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,047.50/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.45

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