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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.11, 265.86 and 163.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.11, 265.86 and 163.67 is: 244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.11 : 265.86 = 163.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.11/265.86 = 163.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.11x = 265.86 × 163.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.11x = 43,511.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,511.98/178.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.30

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