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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.64, 268.19 and 176.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.64, 268.19 and 176.59 is: 265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.64 : 268.19 = 176.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.64/268.19 = 176.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.64x = 268.19 × 176.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.64x = 47,359.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,359.67/178.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.11

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