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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.33, 267.45 and 87.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.33, 267.45 and 87.10 is: 130.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.33 : 267.45 = 87.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.33/267.45 = 87.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.33x = 267.45 × 87.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.33x = 23,294.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,294.90/178.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.63

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