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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.06, 266.97 and 80.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.06, 266.97 and 80.50 is: 120.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.06 : 266.97 = 80.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.06/266.97 = 80.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.06x = 266.97 × 80.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.06x = 21,491.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,491.09/178.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.70

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