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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.76, 267.91 and 76.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.76, 267.91 and 76.01 is: 113.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.76 : 267.91 = 76.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.76/267.91 = 76.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.76x = 267.91 × 76.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.76x = 20,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,364.57/178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.92

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