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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.91, 268.46 and 97.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.91, 268.46 and 97.77 is: 146.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.91 : 268.46 = 97.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.91/268.46 = 97.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.91x = 268.46 × 97.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.91x = 26,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,246.85/178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.71

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