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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.63, 267.96 and 87.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.63, 267.96 and 87.32 is: 130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.63 : 267.96 = 87.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.63/267.96 = 87.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.63x = 267.96 × 87.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.63x = 23,398.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,398.27/178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.99

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