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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.18, 266.66 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.18, 266.66 and 113.22 is: 169.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.18 : 266.66 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.18/266.66 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.18x = 266.66 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.18x = 30,191.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,191.25/178.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.44

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