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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.46, 267.69 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.46, 267.69 and 165.50 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.46 : 267.69 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.46/267.69 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.46x = 267.69 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.46x = 44,302.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,302.70/178.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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