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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 266.94 and 80.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 266.94 and 80.42 is: 120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 266.94 = 80.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/266.94 = 80.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 266.94 × 80.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 21,466.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,466.67/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.58

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