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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 268.68 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 268.68 and 174.06 is: 261.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 268.68 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/268.68 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 268.68 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 46,766.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,766.44/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.38

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