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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 268.18 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 268.18 and 117.15 is: 175.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 268.18 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/268.18 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 268.18 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 31,417.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,417.29/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.59

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