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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.64, 268.11 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.64, 268.11 and 70.50 is: 105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.64 : 268.11 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.64/268.11 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.64x = 268.11 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.64x = 18,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,902.76/178.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.82

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