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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.47, 267.68 and 75.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.47, 267.68 and 75.74 is: 113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.47 : 267.68 = 75.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.47/267.68 = 75.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.47x = 267.68 × 75.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.47x = 20,272.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,272.74/178.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.59

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