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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.88, 268.13 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.88, 268.13 and 113.93 is: 170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.88 : 268.13 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.88/268.13 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.88x = 268.13 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.88x = 30,547.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,547.00/178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.77

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