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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.46, 267.60 and 105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.46, 267.60 and 105.40 is: 158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.46 : 267.60 = 105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.46/267.60 = 105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.46x = 267.60 × 105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.46x = 28,203.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,203.70/178.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.04

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