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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.71, 268.18 and 87.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.71, 268.18 and 87.42 is: 131.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.71 : 268.18 = 87.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.71/268.18 = 87.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.71x = 268.18 × 87.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.71x = 23,444.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,444.07/178.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.18

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