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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.49, 267.76 and 56.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.49, 267.76 and 56.71 is: 85.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.49 : 267.76 = 56.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.49/267.76 = 56.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.49x = 267.76 × 56.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.49x = 15,183.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,183.86/178.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.07

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