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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.72, 267.96 and 68.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.72, 267.96 and 68.98 is: 103.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.72 : 267.96 = 68.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.72/267.96 = 68.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.72x = 267.96 × 68.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.72x = 18,483.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,483.88/178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.42

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