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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.37, 267.83 and 170.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.37, 267.83 and 170.67 is: 256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.37 : 267.83 = 170.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.37/267.83 = 170.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.37x = 267.83 × 170.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.37x = 45,709.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,709.69/178.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.27

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