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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.68, 267.96 and 70.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.68, 267.96 and 70.44 is: 105.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.68 : 267.96 = 70.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.68/267.96 = 70.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.68x = 267.96 × 70.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.68x = 18,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,875.10/178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.64

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