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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.14, 267.82 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.14, 267.82 and 163.74 is: 246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.14 : 267.82 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.14/267.82 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.14x = 267.82 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.14x = 43,852.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,852.85/178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.17

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