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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.77, 268.35 and 130.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.77, 268.35 and 130.09 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.77 : 268.35 = 130.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.77/268.35 = 130.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.77x = 268.35 × 130.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.77x = 34,909.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,909.65/178.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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