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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.30, 265.68 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.30, 265.68 and 169.59 is: 252.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.30 : 265.68 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.30/265.68 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.30x = 265.68 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.30x = 45,057.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,057.67/178.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.71

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