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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.36, 267.72 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.36, 267.72 and 162.52 is: 243.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.36 : 267.72 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.36/267.72 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.36x = 267.72 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.36x = 43,509.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,509.85/178.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.94

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