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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.83, 268.20 and 70.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.83, 268.20 and 70.61 is: 105.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.83 : 268.20 = 70.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.83/268.20 = 70.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.83x = 268.20 × 70.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.83x = 18,936.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,936.26/178.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.89

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