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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.83, 268.30 and 76.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.83, 268.30 and 76.06 is: 114.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.83 : 268.30 = 76.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.83/268.30 = 76.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.83x = 268.30 × 76.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.83x = 20,407.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,407.66/178.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.12

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