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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.59, 267.69 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.59, 267.69 and 113.58 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.59 : 267.69 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.59/267.69 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.59x = 267.69 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.59x = 30,404.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,404.23/178.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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