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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.02, 266.49 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.02, 266.49 and 113.76 is: 170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.02 : 266.49 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.02/266.49 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.02x = 266.49 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.02x = 30,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,315.90/178.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.29

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