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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.43, 266.91 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.43, 266.91 and 168.83 is: 252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.43 : 266.91 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.43/266.91 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.43x = 266.91 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.43x = 45,062.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,062.42/178.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.55

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