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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.07, 265.55 and 168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.07, 265.55 and 168.95 is: 251.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.07 : 265.55 = 168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.07/265.55 = 168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.07x = 265.55 × 168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.07x = 44,864.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,864.49/178.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.96

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