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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.54, 267.81 and 55.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.54, 267.81 and 55.14 is: 82.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.54 : 267.81 = 55.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.54/267.81 = 55.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.54x = 267.81 × 55.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.54x = 14,767.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,767.04/178.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.71

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