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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.74, 266.51 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.74, 266.51 and 175.50 is: 261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.74 : 266.51 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.74/266.51 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.74x = 266.51 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.74x = 46,772.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,772.51/178.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.68

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