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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.93, 267.66 and 169.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.93, 267.66 and 169.33 is: 253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.93 : 267.66 = 169.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.93/267.66 = 169.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.93x = 267.66 × 169.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.93x = 45,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,322.87/178.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.30

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