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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.98, 268.35 and 106.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.98, 268.35 and 106.89 is: 160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.98 : 268.35 = 106.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.98/268.35 = 106.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.98x = 268.35 × 106.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.98x = 28,683.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,683.93/178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.26

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