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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.22, 267.28 and 85.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.22, 267.28 and 85.61 is: 128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.22 : 267.28 = 85.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.22/267.28 = 85.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.22x = 267.28 × 85.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.22x = 22,882.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,882.29/178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.39

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