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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.16, 266.91 and 86.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.16, 266.91 and 86.79 is: 130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.16 : 266.91 = 86.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.16/266.91 = 86.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.16x = 266.91 × 86.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.16x = 23,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,165.12/178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.03

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