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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.74, 267.75 and 155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.74, 267.75 and 155.79 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.74 : 267.75 = 155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.74/267.75 = 155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.74x = 267.75 × 155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.74x = 41,712.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,712.77/178.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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