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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 267.47 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 267.47 and 170.75 is: 256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 267.47 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/267.47 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 267.47 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 45,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,670.50/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.52

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