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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.16, 267.23 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.16, 267.23 and 175.12 is: 262.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.16 : 267.23 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.16/267.23 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.16x = 267.23 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.16x = 46,797.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,797.09/178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.68

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