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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.13, 267.50 and 169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.13, 267.50 and 169.63 is: 254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.13 : 267.50 = 169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.13/267.50 = 169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.13x = 267.50 × 169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.13x = 45,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,375.78/178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.73

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