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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.82, 267.87 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.82, 267.87 and 114.50 is: 171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.82 : 267.87 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.82/267.87 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.82x = 267.87 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.82x = 30,671.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,671.12/178.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.52

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