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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 265.26 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 265.26 and 167 is: 248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 265.26 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/265.26 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 265.26 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 44,298.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,298.42/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.81

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