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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.67, 268.17 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.67, 268.17 and 168.98 is: 253.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.67 : 268.17 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.67/268.17 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.67x = 268.17 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.67x = 45,314.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,314.03/178.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.63

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