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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.18, 266.80 and 178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.18, 266.80 and 178.64 is: 266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.18 : 266.80 = 178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.18/266.80 = 178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.18x = 266.80 × 178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.18x = 47,661.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,661.15/179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.00

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