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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.16, 267.04 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.16, 267.04 and 105.92 is: 158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.16 : 267.04 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.16/267.04 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.16x = 267.04 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.16x = 28,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,284.88/178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.76

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