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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.72, 267.54 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.72, 267.54 and 117.66 is: 176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.72 : 267.54 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.72/267.54 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.72x = 267.54 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.72x = 31,478.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,478.76/178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.13

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