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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.94, 268.52 and 70.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.94, 268.52 and 70.82 is: 106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.94 : 268.52 = 70.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.94/268.52 = 70.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.94x = 268.52 × 70.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.94x = 19,016.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,016.59/178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.27

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