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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.42, 267.55 and 106.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.42, 267.55 and 106.19 is: 159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.42 : 267.55 = 106.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.42/267.55 = 106.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.42x = 267.55 × 106.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.42x = 28,411.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,411.13/178.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.24

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