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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.11, 267.15 and 48.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.11, 267.15 and 48.11 is: 72.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.11 : 267.15 = 48.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.11/267.15 = 48.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.11x = 267.15 × 48.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.11x = 12,852.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,852.59/178.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.16

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