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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.42, 267.65 and 70.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.42, 267.65 and 70.19 is: 105.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.42 : 267.65 = 70.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.42/267.65 = 70.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.42x = 267.65 × 70.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.42x = 18,786.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,786.35/178.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.29

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