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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 265.81 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 265.81 and 176.75 is: 263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 265.81 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/265.81 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 265.81 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 46,983.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,983.78/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.90

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