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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.96, 268.20 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.96, 268.20 and 106.88 is: 160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.96 : 268.20 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.96/268.20 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.96x = 268.20 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.96x = 28,665.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,665.22/178.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.18

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