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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.45, 266.99 and 177.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.45, 266.99 and 177.99 is: 266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.45 : 266.99 = 177.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.45/266.99 = 177.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.45x = 266.99 × 177.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.45x = 47,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,520.66/178.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.30

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