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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.13, 267.02 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.13, 267.02 and 165.04 is: 247.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.13 : 267.02 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.13/267.02 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.13x = 267.02 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.13x = 44,066.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,066.82/178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.39

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