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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.79, 268.04 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.79, 268.04 and 140.16 is: 210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.79 : 268.04 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.79/268.04 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.79x = 268.04 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.79x = 37,568.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,568.49/178.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.13

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