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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.39, 267.31 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.39, 267.31 and 168.67 is: 252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.39 : 267.31 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.39/267.31 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.39x = 267.31 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.39x = 45,087.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,087.18/178.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.74

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