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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.50, 267.55 and 80.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.50, 267.55 and 80.90 is: 121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.50 : 267.55 = 80.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.50/267.55 = 80.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.50x = 267.55 × 80.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.50x = 21,643.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,643.05/178.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.25

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