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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.64, 268.01 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.64, 268.01 and 113.74 is: 170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.64 : 268.01 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.64/268.01 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.64x = 268.01 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.64x = 30,482.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,482.65/178.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.64

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