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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.79, 268.28 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.79, 268.28 and 135.44 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.79 : 268.28 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.79/268.28 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.79x = 268.28 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.79x = 36,336.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,336.51/178.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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