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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.84, 268.18 and 87.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.84, 268.18 and 87.51 is: 131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.84 : 268.18 = 87.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.84/268.18 = 87.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.84x = 268.18 × 87.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.84x = 23,467.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,467.09/178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.22

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