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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.30, 267.31 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.30, 267.31 and 86.91 is: 130.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.30 : 267.31 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.30/267.31 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.30x = 267.31 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.30x = 23,231.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,231.02/178.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.29

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