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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.64, 268 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.64, 268 and 167.28 is: 250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.64 : 268 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.64/268 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.64x = 268 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.64x = 44,831.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,831.04/178.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.96

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