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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.79, 267.98 and 97.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.79, 267.98 and 97.52 is: 146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.79 : 267.98 = 97.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.79/267.98 = 97.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.79x = 267.98 × 97.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.79x = 26,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,131.58/178.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.16

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