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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.96, 268.46 and 137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.96, 268.46 and 137.68 is: 206.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.96 : 268.46 = 137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.96/268.46 = 137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.96x = 268.46 × 137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.96x = 36,961.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,961.57/178.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.54

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