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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 266.28 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 266.28 and 176.80 is: 264.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 266.28 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/266.28 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 266.28 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 47,078.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,078.30/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.48

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