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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.44, 267.74 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.44, 267.74 and 117.84 is: 176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.44 : 267.74 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.44/267.74 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.44x = 267.74 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.44x = 31,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,550.48/178.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.81

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