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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.76, 267.96 and 114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.76, 267.96 and 114.68 is: 171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.76 : 267.96 = 114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.76/267.96 = 114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.76x = 267.96 × 114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.76x = 30,729.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,729.65/178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.90

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