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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.12, 265.29 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.12, 265.29 and 177.20 is: 263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.12 : 265.29 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.12/265.29 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.12x = 265.29 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.12x = 47,009.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,009.39/178.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.92

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