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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.14, 267.06 and 113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.14, 267.06 and 113.17 is: 169.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.14 : 267.06 = 113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.14/267.06 = 113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.14x = 267.06 × 113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.14x = 30,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,223.18/178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.66

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