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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.27, 267.47 and 70.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.27, 267.47 and 70.13 is: 105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.27 : 267.47 = 70.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.27/267.47 = 70.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.27x = 267.47 × 70.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.27x = 18,757.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,757.67/178.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.22

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