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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.06, 267.54 and 155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.06, 267.54 and 155.26 is: 233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.06 : 267.54 = 155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.06/267.54 = 155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.06x = 267.54 × 155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.06x = 41,538.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,538.26/178.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.28

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