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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.55, 268.28 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.55, 268.28 and 113.58 is: 170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.55 : 268.28 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.55/268.28 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.55x = 268.28 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.55x = 30,472.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,472.28/178.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.66

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