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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.31, 267.51 and 105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.31, 267.51 and 105.25 is: 157.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.31 : 267.51 = 105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.31/267.51 = 105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.31x = 267.51 × 105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.31x = 28,153.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,153.86/178.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.89

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