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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.34, 267.30 and 85.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.34, 267.30 and 85.73 is: 128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.34 : 267.30 = 85.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.34/267.30 = 85.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.34x = 267.30 × 85.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.34x = 22,914.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,914.29/178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.49

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