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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.35, 267.05 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.35, 267.05 and 168.12 is: 251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.35 : 267.05 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.35/267.05 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.35x = 267.05 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.35x = 44,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,894.69/178.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.72

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