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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.94, 268.43 and 178.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.94, 268.43 and 178.53 is: 267.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.94 : 268.43 = 178.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.94/268.43 = 178.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.94x = 268.43 × 178.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.94x = 47,921.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,921.92/178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.82

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