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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.11, 266.97 and 69.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.11, 266.97 and 69.78 is: 104.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.11 : 266.97 = 69.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.11/266.97 = 69.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.11x = 266.97 × 69.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.11x = 18,629.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,629.17/178.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.59

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