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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.82, 268.17 and 106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.82, 268.17 and 106.82 is: 160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.82 : 268.17 = 106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.82/268.17 = 106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.82x = 268.17 × 106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.82x = 28,645.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,645.92/178.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.19

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