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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.03, 267.33 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.03, 267.33 and 168.88 is: 253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.03 : 267.33 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.03/267.33 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.03x = 267.33 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.03x = 45,146.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,146.69/178.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.59

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