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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.18, 267.34 and 70.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.18, 267.34 and 70.04 is: 105.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.18 : 267.34 = 70.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.18/267.34 = 70.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.18x = 267.34 × 70.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.18x = 18,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,724.49/178.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.09

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