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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.42, 267.65 and 75.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.42, 267.65 and 75.71 is: 113.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.42 : 267.65 = 75.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.42/267.65 = 75.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.42x = 267.65 × 75.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.42x = 20,263.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,263.78/178.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.57

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