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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.23, 267.36 and 62.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.23, 267.36 and 62.66 is: 93.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.23 : 267.36 = 62.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.23/267.36 = 62.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.23x = 267.36 × 62.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.23x = 16,752.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,752.21/178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.99

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