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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.73, 268.11 and 129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.73, 268.11 and 129.54 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.73 : 268.11 = 129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.73/268.11 = 129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.73x = 268.11 × 129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.73x = 34,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,730.97/178.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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