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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.68, 268 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.68, 268 and 106.38 is: 159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.68 : 268 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.68/268 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.68x = 268 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.68x = 28,509.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,509.84/178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.56

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