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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.08, 267.12 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.08, 267.12 and 174.72 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.08 : 267.12 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.08/267.12 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.08x = 267.12 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.08x = 46,671.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,671.21/178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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