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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.22, 267.37 and 56.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.22, 267.37 and 56.47 is: 84.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.22 : 267.37 = 56.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.22/267.37 = 56.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.22x = 267.37 × 56.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.22x = 15,098.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,098.38/178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.72

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