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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.32, 267.72 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.32, 267.72 and 117.48 is: 176.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.32 : 267.72 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.32/267.72 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.32x = 267.72 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.32x = 31,451.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,451.75/178.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.38

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