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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.59, 267.51 and 106.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.59, 267.51 and 106.41 is: 159.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.59 : 267.51 = 106.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.59/267.51 = 106.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.59x = 267.51 × 106.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.59x = 28,465.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,465.74/178.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.39

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