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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.87, 267.63 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.87, 267.63 and 105.78 is: 158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.87 : 267.63 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.87/267.63 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.87x = 267.63 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.87x = 28,310.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,310.51/178.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.28

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