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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.23, 267.33 and 70.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.23, 267.33 and 70.05 is: 105.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.23 : 267.33 = 70.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.23/267.33 = 70.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.23x = 267.33 × 70.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.23x = 18,726.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,726.47/178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.07

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