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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.48, 267.45 and 117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.48, 267.45 and 117.70 is: 176.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.48 : 267.45 = 117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.48/267.45 = 117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.48x = 267.45 × 117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.48x = 31,478.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,478.87/178.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.37

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