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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.59, 267.71 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.59, 267.71 and 82.47 is: 123.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.59 : 267.71 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.59/267.71 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.59x = 267.71 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.59x = 22,077.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,077.63/178.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.62

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