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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.20, 267.42 and 175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.20, 267.42 and 175.24 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.20 : 267.42 = 175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.20/267.42 = 175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.20x = 267.42 × 175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.20x = 46,862.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,862.68/178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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