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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.68, 267.83 and 87.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.68, 267.83 and 87.25 is: 130.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.68 : 267.83 = 87.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.68/267.83 = 87.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.68x = 267.83 × 87.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.68x = 23,368.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,368.17/178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.78

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