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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.13, 267.15 and 70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.13, 267.15 and 70 is: 104.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.13 : 267.15 = 70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.13/267.15 = 70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.13x = 267.15 × 70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.13x = 18,700.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,700.50/178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.98

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