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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.78, 268.14 and 76.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.78, 268.14 and 76.01 is: 114.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.78 : 268.14 = 76.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.78/268.14 = 76.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.78x = 268.14 × 76.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.78x = 20,381.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,381.32/178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.00

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