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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.70, 268.13 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.70, 268.13 and 97.44 is: 146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.70 : 268.13 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.70/268.13 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.70x = 268.13 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.70x = 26,126.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,126.59/178.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.20

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