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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.49, 266.37 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.49, 266.37 and 176.19 is: 262.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.49 : 266.37 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.49/266.37 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.49x = 266.37 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.49x = 46,931.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,931.73/178.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.94

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