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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.97, 268.37 and 101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.97, 268.37 and 101.92 is: 152.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.97 : 268.37 = 101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.97/268.37 = 101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.97x = 268.37 × 101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.97x = 27,351.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,351.85/178.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.83

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