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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.97, 268.49 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.97, 268.49 and 102.02 is: 153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.97 : 268.49 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.97/268.49 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.97x = 268.49 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.97x = 27,392.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,392.28/178.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.05

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