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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.14, 267.20 and 49.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.14, 267.20 and 49.89 is: 74.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.14 : 267.20 = 49.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.14/267.20 = 49.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.14x = 267.20 × 49.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.14x = 13,330.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,330.36/178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.83

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