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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.81, 267.87 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.81, 267.87 and 117.76 is: 176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.81 : 267.87 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.81/267.87 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.81x = 267.87 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.81x = 31,544.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,544.37/178.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.41

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