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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.26, 267.24 and 81.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.26, 267.24 and 81.87 is: 122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.26 : 267.24 = 81.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.26/267.24 = 81.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.26x = 267.24 × 81.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.26x = 21,878.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,878.94/178.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.74

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