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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.28, 267.45 and 86.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.28, 267.45 and 86.99 is: 130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.28 : 267.45 = 86.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.28/267.45 = 86.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.28x = 267.45 × 86.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.28x = 23,264.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,264.68/178.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.49

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