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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.95, 268.53 and 70.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.95, 268.53 and 70.74 is: 106.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.95 : 268.53 = 70.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.95/268.53 = 70.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.95x = 268.53 × 70.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.95x = 18,995.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,995.81/178.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.15

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