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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.64, 267.96 and 177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.64, 267.96 and 177.56 is: 266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.64 : 267.96 = 177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.64/267.96 = 177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.64x = 267.96 × 177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.64x = 47,578.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,578.98/178.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.34

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