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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.84, 266.85 and 177.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.84, 266.85 and 177.83 is: 265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.84 : 266.85 = 177.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.84/266.85 = 177.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.84x = 266.85 × 177.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.84x = 47,453.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,453.94/178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.34

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