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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.02, 267.44 and 105.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.02, 267.44 and 105.93 is: 159.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.02 : 267.44 = 105.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.02/267.44 = 105.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.02x = 267.44 × 105.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.02x = 28,329.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,329.39/178.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.14

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