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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 266.76 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 266.76 and 105.88 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 266.76 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/266.76 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 266.76 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 28,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,244.55/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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