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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.84, 267.92 and 87.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.84, 267.92 and 87.30 is: 130.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.84 : 267.92 = 87.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.84/267.92 = 87.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.84x = 267.92 × 87.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.84x = 23,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,389.42/178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.78

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