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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.13, 267.10 and 86.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.13, 267.10 and 86.77 is: 130.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.13 : 267.10 = 86.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.13/267.10 = 86.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.13x = 267.10 × 86.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.13x = 23,176.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,176.38/178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.11

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