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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 267.12 and 86.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 267.12 and 86.72 is: 130.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 267.12 = 86.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/267.12 = 86.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 267.12 × 86.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 23,164.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,164.65/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.11

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