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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.82, 268.26 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.82, 268.26 and 113.66 is: 170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.82 : 268.26 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.82/268.26 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.82x = 268.26 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.82x = 30,490.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,490.43/178.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.51

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