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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.13, 266.95 and 80.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.13, 266.95 and 80.62 is: 120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.13 : 266.95 = 80.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.13/266.95 = 80.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.13x = 266.95 × 80.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.13x = 21,521.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,521.51/178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.82

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