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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.30, 265.32 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.30, 265.32 and 178.08 is: 264.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.30 : 265.32 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.30/265.32 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.30x = 265.32 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.30x = 47,248.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,248.19/178.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.99

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