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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.24, 266.82 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.24, 266.82 and 117.28 is: 175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.24 : 266.82 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.24/266.82 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.24x = 266.82 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.24x = 31,292.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,292.65/178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.56

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