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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.80, 268.50 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.80, 268.50 and 106.80 is: 160.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.80 : 268.50 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.80/268.50 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.80x = 268.50 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.80x = 28,675.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,675.80/178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.38

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