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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.67, 267.64 and 106.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.67, 267.64 and 106.49 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.67 : 267.64 = 106.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.67/267.64 = 106.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.67x = 267.64 × 106.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.67x = 28,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,500.98/178.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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