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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.81, 268.66 and 113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.81, 268.66 and 113.83 is: 171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.81 : 268.66 = 113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.81/268.66 = 113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.81x = 268.66 × 113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.81x = 30,581.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,581.95/178.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.04

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