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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.80, 268.35 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.80, 268.35 and 97.71 is: 146.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.80 : 268.35 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.80/268.35 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.80x = 268.35 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.80x = 26,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,220.48/178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.65

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