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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.72, 267.91 and 56.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.72, 267.91 and 56.90 is: 85.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.72 : 267.91 = 56.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.72/267.91 = 56.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.72x = 267.91 × 56.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.72x = 15,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,244.85/178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.30

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