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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.67, 267.93 and 56.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.67, 267.93 and 56.90 is: 85.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.67 : 267.93 = 56.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.67/267.93 = 56.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.67x = 267.93 × 56.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.67x = 15,243.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,243.88/178.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.32

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