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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.99, 268.53 and 76.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.99, 268.53 and 76.22 is: 114.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.99 : 268.53 = 76.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.99/268.53 = 76.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.99x = 268.53 × 76.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.99x = 20,467.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,467.36/178.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.35

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