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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.66, 268.02 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.66, 268.02 and 82.47 is: 123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.66 : 268.02 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.66/268.02 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.66x = 268.02 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.66x = 22,103.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,103.61/178.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.72

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