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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.03, 266.49 and 112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.03, 266.49 and 112.81 is: 168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.03 : 266.49 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.03/266.49 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.03x = 266.49 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.03x = 30,060.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,060.84/178.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.85

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