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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.63, 268.16 and 97.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.63, 268.16 and 97.43 is: 146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.63 : 268.16 = 97.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.63/268.16 = 97.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.63x = 268.16 × 97.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.63x = 26,125.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,125.00/178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.25

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