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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 268 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 268 and 114.64 is: 171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 268 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/268 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 268 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 30,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,723.52/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.72

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