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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.56, 267.66 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.56, 267.66 and 162.99 is: 244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.56 : 267.66 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.56/267.66 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.56x = 267.66 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.56x = 43,625.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,625.90/178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.32

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