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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.46, 267.64 and 91.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.46, 267.64 and 91.77 is: 137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.46 : 267.64 = 91.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.46/267.64 = 91.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.46x = 267.64 × 91.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.46x = 24,560.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,560.77/178.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.63

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