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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.97, 268.35 and 63.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.97, 268.35 and 63.38 is: 95.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.97 : 268.35 = 63.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.97/268.35 = 63.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.97x = 268.35 × 63.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.97x = 17,006.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,006.68/178.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.03

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