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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.23, 267.38 and 61.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.23, 267.38 and 61.09 is: 91.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.23 : 267.38 = 61.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.23/267.38 = 61.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.23x = 267.38 × 61.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.23x = 16,335.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,335.49/178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.65

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