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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 268.32 and 97.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 268.32 and 97.80 is: 146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 268.32 = 97.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/268.32 = 97.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 268.32 × 97.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 26,241.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,241.70/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.67

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