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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.68, 268.02 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.68, 268.02 and 92.28 is: 138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.68 : 268.02 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.68/268.02 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.68x = 268.02 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.68x = 24,732.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,732.89/178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.42

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