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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.86, 268.50 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.86, 268.50 and 113.64 is: 170.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.86 : 268.50 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.86/268.50 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.86x = 268.50 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.86x = 30,512.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,512.34/178.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.59

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