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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.98, 268.52 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.98, 268.52 and 92.34 is: 138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.98 : 268.52 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.98/268.52 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.98x = 268.52 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.98x = 24,794.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,794.68/178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.53

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