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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.54, 267.62 and 75.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.54, 267.62 and 75.74 is: 113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.54 : 267.62 = 75.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.54/267.62 = 75.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.54x = 267.62 × 75.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.54x = 20,268.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,268.25/178.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.52

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