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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.76, 268.54 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.76, 268.54 and 138.06 is: 207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.76 : 268.54 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.76/268.54 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.76x = 268.54 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.76x = 37,074.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,074.63/178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.40

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