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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.78, 268.15 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.78, 268.15 and 76.08 is: 114.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.78 : 268.15 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.78/268.15 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.78x = 268.15 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.78x = 20,400.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,400.85/178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.11

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