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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.14, 267.17 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.14, 267.17 and 86.80 is: 130.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.14 : 267.17 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.14/267.17 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.14x = 267.17 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.14x = 23,190.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,190.36/178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.18

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