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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.74, 267.98 and 68.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.74, 267.98 and 68.99 is: 103.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.74 : 267.98 = 68.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.74/267.98 = 68.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.74x = 267.98 × 68.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.74x = 18,486.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,486.26/178.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.43

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