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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.12, 266.94 and 64.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.12, 266.94 and 64.04 is: 95.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.12 : 266.94 = 64.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.12/266.94 = 64.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.12x = 266.94 × 64.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.12x = 17,094.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,094.84/178.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.97

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