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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.89, 268.17 and 113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.89, 268.17 and 113.69 is: 170.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.89 : 268.17 = 113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.89/268.17 = 113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.89x = 268.17 × 113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.89x = 30,488.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,488.25/178.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.43

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