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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.67, 268.39 and 113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.67, 268.39 and 113.83 is: 170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.67 : 268.39 = 113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.67/268.39 = 113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.67x = 268.39 × 113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.67x = 30,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,551.31/178.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.99

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