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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.05, 266.78 and 105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.05, 266.78 and 105.81 is: 158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.05 : 266.78 = 105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.05/266.78 = 105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.05x = 266.78 × 105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.05x = 28,227.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,227.46/178.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.54

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