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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.02, 266.68 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.02, 266.68 and 116.96 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.02 : 266.68 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.02/266.68 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.02x = 266.68 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.02x = 31,190.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,190.89/178.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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