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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.91, 268.10 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.91, 268.10 and 105.80 is: 158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.91 : 268.10 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.91/268.10 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.91x = 268.10 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.91x = 28,363.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,363.90/178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.54

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