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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.31, 267.03 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.31, 267.03 and 105 is: 157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.31 : 267.03 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.31/267.03 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.31x = 267.03 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.31x = 28,038.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,038.15/178.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.25

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