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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.46, 267.62 and 82.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.46, 267.62 and 82.26 is: 123.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.46 : 267.62 = 82.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.46/267.62 = 82.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.46x = 267.62 × 82.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.46x = 22,014.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,014.42/178.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.36

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