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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.66, 268.17 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.66, 268.17 and 136.18 is: 204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.66 : 268.17 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.66/268.17 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.66x = 268.17 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.66x = 36,519.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,519.39/178.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.41

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