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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.50, 267.79 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.50, 267.79 and 105.44 is: 158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.50 : 267.79 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.50/267.79 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.50x = 267.79 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.50x = 28,234.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,234.37/178.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.18

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