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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.46, 267.68 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.46, 267.68 and 87.33 is: 130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.46 : 267.68 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.46/267.68 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.46x = 267.68 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.46x = 23,376.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,376.49/178.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.99

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