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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.48, 267.72 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.48, 267.72 and 114.16 is: 171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.48 : 267.72 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.48/267.72 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.48x = 267.72 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.48x = 30,562.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,562.92/178.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.24

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