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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.98, 266.75 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.98, 266.75 and 175.38 is: 261.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.98 : 266.75 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.98/266.75 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.98x = 266.75 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.98x = 46,781.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,781.74/178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.38

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