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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.80, 269.34 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.80, 269.34 and 175.32 is: 264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.80 : 269.34 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.80/269.34 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.80x = 269.34 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.80x = 47,220.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,220.69/178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.10

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