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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.10, 265.86 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.10, 265.86 and 164.74 is: 245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.10 : 265.86 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.10/265.86 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.10x = 265.86 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.10x = 43,798.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,798.19/178.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.92

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