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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.11, 267.78 and 174.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.11, 267.78 and 174.47 is: 262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.11 : 267.78 = 174.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.11/267.78 = 174.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.11x = 267.78 × 174.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.11x = 46,718.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,718.24/178.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.30

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