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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.14, 266.78 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.14, 266.78 and 175.16 is: 262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.14 : 266.78 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.14/266.78 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.14x = 266.78 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.14x = 46,729.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,729.18/178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.32

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