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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.75, 267.78 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.75, 267.78 and 168.76 is: 252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.75 : 267.78 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.75/267.78 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.75x = 267.78 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.75x = 45,190.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,190.55/178.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.81

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