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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.72, 268.12 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.72, 268.12 and 101.64 is: 152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.72 : 268.12 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.72/268.12 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.72x = 268.12 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.72x = 27,251.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,251.72/178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.48

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