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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.73, 268.06 and 56.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.73, 268.06 and 56.98 is: 85.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.73 : 268.06 = 56.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.73/268.06 = 56.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.73x = 268.06 × 56.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.73x = 15,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,274.06/178.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.46

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