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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.08, 266.99 and 86.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.08, 266.99 and 86.69 is: 129.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.08 : 266.99 = 86.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.08/266.99 = 86.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.08x = 266.99 × 86.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.08x = 23,143.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,143.59/178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.96

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