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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.29, 268.02 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.29, 268.02 and 165.51 is: 248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.29 : 268.02 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.29/268.02 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.29x = 268.02 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.29x = 44,359.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,359.99/178.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.81

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