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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.87, 268.31 and 70.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.87, 268.31 and 70.69 is: 106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.87 : 268.31 = 70.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.87/268.31 = 70.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.87x = 268.31 × 70.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.87x = 18,965.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,965.14/178.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.03

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