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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.16, 267.32 and 80.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.16, 267.32 and 80.72 is: 121.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.16 : 267.32 = 80.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.16/267.32 = 80.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.16x = 267.32 × 80.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.16x = 21,577.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,577.67/178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.12

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