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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.78, 267.97 and 76.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.78, 267.97 and 76.02 is: 113.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.78 : 267.97 = 76.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.78/267.97 = 76.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.78x = 267.97 × 76.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.78x = 20,371.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,371.08/178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.94

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