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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.72, 268.26 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.72, 268.26 and 113.56 is: 170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.72 : 268.26 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.72/268.26 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.72x = 268.26 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.72x = 30,463.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,463.61/178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.45

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