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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.91, 269.12 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.91, 269.12 and 177.09 is: 266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.91 : 269.12 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.91/269.12 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.91x = 269.12 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.91x = 47,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,657.89/178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.38

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