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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.33, 267.44 and 80.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.33, 267.44 and 80.77 is: 121.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.33 : 267.44 = 80.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.33/267.44 = 80.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.33x = 267.44 × 80.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.33x = 21,600.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,600.72/178.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.13

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