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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.13, 267.20 and 173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.13, 267.20 and 173.27 is: 259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.13 : 267.20 = 173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.13/267.20 = 173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.13x = 267.20 × 173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.13x = 46,298.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,298.20/178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.91

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