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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.32, 267.21 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.32, 267.21 and 105.96 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.32 : 267.21 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.32/267.21 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.32x = 267.21 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.32x = 28,313.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,313.57/178.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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