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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.09, 267.10 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.09, 267.10 and 81.88 is: 122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.09 : 267.10 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.09/267.10 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.09x = 267.10 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.09x = 21,870.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,870.15/178.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.80

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