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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.94, 268.33 and 55.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.94, 268.33 and 55.51 is: 83.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.94 : 268.33 = 55.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.94/268.33 = 55.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.94x = 268.33 × 55.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.94x = 14,895.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,895.00/178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.24

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