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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.06, 265.67 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.06, 265.67 and 173.94 is: 259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.06 : 265.67 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.06/265.67 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.06x = 265.67 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.06x = 46,209.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,209.77/178.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.52

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