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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.28, 266.91 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.28, 266.91 and 117.23 is: 175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.28 : 266.91 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.28/266.91 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.28x = 266.91 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.28x = 31,288.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,288.74/178.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.50

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