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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.61, 265.82 and 177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.61, 265.82 and 177.53 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.61 : 265.82 = 177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.61/265.82 = 177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.61x = 265.82 × 177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.61x = 47,188.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,188.81/178.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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