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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.23, 266.70 and 108.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.23, 266.70 and 108.57 is: 162.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.23 : 266.70 = 108.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.23/266.70 = 108.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.23x = 266.70 × 108.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.23x = 28,955.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,955.62/178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.46

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