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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.17, 267.21 and 75.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.17, 267.21 and 75.46 is: 113.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.17 : 267.21 = 75.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.17/267.21 = 75.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.17x = 267.21 × 75.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.17x = 20,163.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,163.67/178.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.17

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