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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.84, 268.10 and 70.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.84, 268.10 and 70.60 is: 105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.84 : 268.10 = 70.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.84/268.10 = 70.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.84x = 268.10 × 70.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.84x = 18,926.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,926.84/178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.83

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