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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.33, 267.56 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.33, 267.56 and 113.38 is: 170.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.33 : 267.56 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.33/267.56 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.33x = 267.56 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.33x = 30,335.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,335.95/178.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.11

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