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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.96, 268.26 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.96, 268.26 and 76.32 is: 114.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.96 : 268.26 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.96/268.26 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.96x = 268.26 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.96x = 20,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,473.60/178.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.40

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