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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.07, 266.76 and 86.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.07, 266.76 and 86.67 is: 129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.07 : 266.76 = 86.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.07/266.76 = 86.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.07x = 266.76 × 86.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.07x = 23,120.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,120.09/178.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.84

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