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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.14, 266.94 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.14, 266.94 and 116.40 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.14 : 266.94 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.14/266.94 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.14x = 266.94 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.14x = 31,071.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,071.82/178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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