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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.98, 268.38 and 69.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.98, 268.38 and 69.34 is: 103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.98 : 268.38 = 69.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.98/268.38 = 69.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.98x = 268.38 × 69.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.98x = 18,609.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,609.51/178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.98

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