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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.99, 268.45 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.99, 268.45 and 113.91 is: 170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.99 : 268.45 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.99/268.45 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.99x = 268.45 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.99x = 30,579.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,579.14/178.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.84

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