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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.40, 267.94 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.40, 267.94 and 170.84 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.40 : 267.94 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.40/267.94 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.40x = 267.94 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.40x = 45,774.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,774.87/178.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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