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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.70, 267.96 and 82.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.70, 267.96 and 82.46 is: 123.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.70 : 267.96 = 82.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.70/267.96 = 82.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.70x = 267.96 × 82.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.70x = 22,095.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,095.98/178.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.65

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