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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.65, 267.82 and 70.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.65, 267.82 and 70.51 is: 105.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.65 : 267.82 = 70.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.65/267.82 = 70.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.65x = 267.82 × 70.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.65x = 18,884.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,884.15/178.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.71

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