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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.10, 265.77 and 176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.10, 265.77 and 176.57 is: 263.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.10 : 265.77 = 176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.10/265.77 = 176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.10x = 265.77 × 176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.10x = 46,927.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,927.01/178.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.49

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