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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.80, 268.32 and 178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.80, 268.32 and 178.14 is: 267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.80 : 268.32 = 178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.80/268.32 = 178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.80x = 268.32 × 178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.80x = 47,798.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,798.52/178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.33

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