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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.17, 266.90 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.17, 266.90 and 105.99 is: 158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.17 : 266.90 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.17/266.90 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.17x = 266.90 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.17x = 28,288.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,288.20/178.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.77

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