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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.27, 267.44 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.27, 267.44 and 68.58 is: 102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.27 : 267.44 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.27/267.44 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.27x = 267.44 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.27x = 18,341.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,341.04/178.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.88

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