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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.53, 267.79 and 117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.53, 267.79 and 117.70 is: 176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.53 : 267.79 = 117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.53/267.79 = 117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.53x = 267.79 × 117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.53x = 31,517.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,517.92/178.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.55

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