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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.68, 268.14 and 82.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.68, 268.14 and 82.60 is: 123.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.68 : 268.14 = 82.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.68/268.14 = 82.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.68x = 268.14 × 82.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.68x = 22,148.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,148.36/178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.96

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