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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.16, 266.85 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.16, 266.85 and 105.86 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.16 : 266.85 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.16/266.85 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.16x = 266.85 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.16x = 28,248.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,248.74/178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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