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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.12, 266.92 and 117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.12, 266.92 and 117.16 is: 175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.12 : 266.92 = 117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.12/266.92 = 117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.12x = 266.92 × 117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.12x = 31,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,272.35/178.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.57

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