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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 268.36 and 50.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 268.36 and 50.66 is: 75.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 268.36 = 50.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/268.36 = 50.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 268.36 × 50.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 13,595.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,595.12/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.98

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