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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.68, 268.08 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.68, 268.08 and 113.76 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.68 : 268.08 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.68/268.08 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.68x = 268.08 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.68x = 30,496.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,496.78/178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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