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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.21, 267.22 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.21, 267.22 and 105.15 is: 157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.21 : 267.22 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.21/267.22 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.21x = 267.22 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.21x = 28,098.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,098.18/178.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.67

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