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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.88, 267.96 and 101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.88, 267.96 and 101.68 is: 152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.88 : 267.96 = 101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.88/267.96 = 101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.88x = 267.96 × 101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.88x = 27,246.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,246.17/178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.32

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