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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.23, 267.33 and 56.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.23, 267.33 and 56.49 is: 84.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.23 : 267.33 = 56.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.23/267.33 = 56.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.23x = 267.33 × 56.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.23x = 15,101.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,101.47/178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.73

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