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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.05, 267 and 79.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.05, 267 and 79.20 is: 118.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.05 : 267 = 79.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.05/267 = 79.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.05x = 267 × 79.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.05x = 21,146.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,146.40/178.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.77

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