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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.07, 266.94 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.07, 266.94 and 117.23 is: 175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.07 : 266.94 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.07/266.94 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.07x = 266.94 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.07x = 31,292.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,292.04/178.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.73

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