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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 266.78 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 266.78 and 96.96 is: 145.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 266.78 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/266.78 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 266.78 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 25,866.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,866.99/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.29

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