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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.70, 268.26 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.70, 268.26 and 76.04 is: 114.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.70 : 268.26 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.70/268.26 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.70x = 268.26 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.70x = 20,398.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,398.49/178.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.15

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