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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.94, 268.37 and 63.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.94, 268.37 and 63.39 is: 95.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.94 : 268.37 = 63.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.94/268.37 = 63.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.94x = 268.37 × 63.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.94x = 17,011.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,011.97/178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.07

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