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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.17, 267.22 and 86.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.17, 267.22 and 86.73 is: 130.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.17 : 267.22 = 86.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.17/267.22 = 86.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.17x = 267.22 × 86.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.17x = 23,175.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,175.99/178.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.08

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