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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.28, 267.18 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.28, 267.18 and 81.88 is: 122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.28 : 267.18 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.28/267.18 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.28x = 267.18 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.28x = 21,876.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,876.70/178.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.71

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