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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.41, 267.62 and 56.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.41, 267.62 and 56.66 is: 84.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.41 : 267.62 = 56.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.41/267.62 = 56.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.41x = 267.62 × 56.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.41x = 15,163.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,163.35/178.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.99

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