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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.29, 266.24 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.29, 266.24 and 176.38 is: 263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.29 : 266.24 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.29/266.24 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.29x = 266.24 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.29x = 46,959.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,959.19/178.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.39

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