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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.86, 267.96 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.86, 267.96 and 117.93 is: 176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.86 : 267.96 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.86/267.96 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.86x = 267.96 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.86x = 31,600.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,600.52/178.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.68

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