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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.03, 266.79 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.03, 266.79 and 117.28 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.03 : 266.79 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.03/266.79 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.03x = 266.79 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.03x = 31,289.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,289.13/178.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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