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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.78, 268.17 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.78, 268.17 and 106.66 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.78 : 268.17 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.78/268.17 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.78x = 268.17 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.78x = 28,603.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,603.01/178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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