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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.53, 267.83 and 56.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.53, 267.83 and 56.81 is: 85.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.53 : 267.83 = 56.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.53/267.83 = 56.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.53x = 267.83 × 56.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.53x = 15,213.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,213.80/178.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.22

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