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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.77, 267.54 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.77, 267.54 and 174.72 is: 261.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.77 : 267.54 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.77/267.54 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.77x = 267.54 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.77x = 46,744.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,744.59/178.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.48

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