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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.62, 267.36 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.62, 267.36 and 162.24 is: 242.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.62 : 267.36 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.62/267.36 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.62x = 267.36 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.62x = 43,376.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,376.49/178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.84

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