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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.16, 268.54 and 162.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.16, 268.54 and 162.77 is: 245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.16 : 268.54 = 162.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.16/268.54 = 162.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.16x = 268.54 × 162.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.16x = 43,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,708.51/178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.34

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