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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.56, 269 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.56, 269 and 176.32 is: 265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.56 : 269 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.56/269 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.56x = 269 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.56x = 47,430.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,430.08/178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.63

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