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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.74, 267.84 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.74, 267.84 and 106.38 is: 159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.74 : 267.84 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.74/267.84 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.74x = 267.84 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.74x = 28,492.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,492.82/178.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.41

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