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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.42, 268.11 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.42, 268.11 and 136.18 is: 204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.42 : 268.11 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.42/268.11 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.42x = 268.11 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.42x = 36,511.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,511.22/178.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.64

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