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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.02, 266.80 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.02, 266.80 and 117.26 is: 175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.02 : 266.80 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.02/266.80 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.02x = 266.80 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.02x = 31,284.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,284.97/178.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.74

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