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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 267.12 and 107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 267.12 and 107.70 is: 161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 267.12 = 107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/267.12 = 107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 267.12 × 107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 28,768.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,768.82/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.62

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