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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.56, 268.02 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.56, 268.02 and 113.64 is: 170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.56 : 268.02 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.56/268.02 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.56x = 268.02 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.56x = 30,457.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,457.79/178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.57

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