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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.66, 268 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.66, 268 and 91.98 is: 137.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.66 : 268 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.66/268 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.66x = 268 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.66x = 24,650.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,650.64/178.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.98

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