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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.16, 266.85 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.16, 266.85 and 85.47 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.16 : 266.85 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.16/266.85 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.16x = 266.85 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.16x = 22,807.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,807.10/178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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