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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.84, 268.26 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.84, 268.26 and 106.72 is: 160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.84 : 268.26 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.84/268.26 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.84x = 268.26 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.84x = 28,628.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,628.71/178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.08

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