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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.85, 268.09 and 70.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.85, 268.09 and 70.55 is: 105.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.85 : 268.09 = 70.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.85/268.09 = 70.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.85x = 268.09 × 70.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.85x = 18,914.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,914.24/178.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.76

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