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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.76, 268.26 and 70.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.76, 268.26 and 70.55 is: 105.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.76 : 268.26 = 70.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.76/268.26 = 70.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.76x = 268.26 × 70.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.76x = 18,925.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,925.39/178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.87

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