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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.28, 267.22 and 75.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.28, 267.22 and 75.52 is: 113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.28 : 267.22 = 75.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.28/267.22 = 75.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.28x = 267.22 × 75.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.28x = 20,180.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,180.45/178.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.20

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