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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.08, 265.62 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.08, 265.62 and 175.38 is: 261.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.08 : 265.62 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.08/265.62 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.08x = 265.62 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.08x = 46,584.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,584.44/178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.59

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