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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.72, 268.12 and 63.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.72, 268.12 and 63.14 is: 94.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.72 : 268.12 = 63.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.72/268.12 = 63.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.72x = 268.12 × 63.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.72x = 16,927.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,927.84/178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.72

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