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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.44, 267.68 and 56.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.44, 267.68 and 56.71 is: 85.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.44 : 267.68 = 56.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.44/267.68 = 56.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.44x = 267.68 × 56.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.44x = 15,180.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,180.13/178.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.07

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