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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.68, 267.84 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.68, 267.84 and 93 is: 139.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.68 : 267.84 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.68/267.84 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.68x = 267.84 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.68x = 24,909.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,909.12/178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.41

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