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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.83, 268.01 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.83, 268.01 and 82.47 is: 123.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.83 : 268.01 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.83/268.01 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.83x = 268.01 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.83x = 22,102.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,102.37/178.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.59

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