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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.95, 268.26 and 76.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.95, 268.26 and 76.17 is: 114.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.95 : 268.26 = 76.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.95/268.26 = 76.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.95x = 268.26 × 76.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.95x = 20,433.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,433.36/178.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.18

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