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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.88, 268.31 and 106.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.88, 268.31 and 106.69 is: 160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.88 : 268.31 = 106.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.88/268.31 = 106.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.88x = 268.31 × 106.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.88x = 28,625.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,625.59/178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.02

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