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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.70, 267.70 and 87.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.70, 267.70 and 87.26 is: 130.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.70 : 267.70 = 87.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.70/267.70 = 87.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.70x = 267.70 × 87.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.70x = 23,359.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,359.50/178.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.72

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