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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.99, 268.56 and 70.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.99, 268.56 and 70.86 is: 106.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.99 : 268.56 = 70.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.99/268.56 = 70.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.99x = 268.56 × 70.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.99x = 19,029.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,029.15/178.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.31

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