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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.22, 267.45 and 82.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.22, 267.45 and 82.04 is: 123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.22 : 267.45 = 82.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.22/267.45 = 82.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.22x = 267.45 × 82.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.22x = 21,941.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,941.60/178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.12

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