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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.95, 268.31 and 82.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.95, 268.31 and 82.76 is: 124.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.95 : 268.31 = 82.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.95/268.31 = 82.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.95x = 268.31 × 82.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.95x = 22,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,205.34/178.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.09

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