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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.99, 268.49 and 70.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.99, 268.49 and 70.72 is: 106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.99 : 268.49 = 70.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.99/268.49 = 70.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.99x = 268.49 × 70.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.99x = 18,987.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,987.61/178.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.08

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