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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.24, 267.34 and 80.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.24, 267.34 and 80.70 is: 121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.24 : 267.34 = 80.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.24/267.34 = 80.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.24x = 267.34 × 80.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.24x = 21,574.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,574.34/178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.04

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