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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.05, 266.97 and 68.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.05, 266.97 and 68.26 is: 102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.05 : 266.97 = 68.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.05/266.97 = 68.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.05x = 266.97 × 68.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.05x = 18,223.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,223.37/178.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.35

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