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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.16, 267.12 and 86.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.16, 267.12 and 86.73 is: 130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.16 : 267.12 = 86.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.16/267.12 = 86.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.16x = 267.12 × 86.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.16x = 23,167.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,167.32/178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.04

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