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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.77, 267.80 and 117.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.77, 267.80 and 117.71 is: 176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.77 : 267.80 = 117.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.77/267.80 = 117.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.77x = 267.80 × 117.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.77x = 31,522.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,522.74/178.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.33

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