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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.70, 268.14 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.70, 268.14 and 163.76 is: 245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.70 : 268.14 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.70/268.14 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.70x = 268.14 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.70x = 43,910.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,910.61/178.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.72

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