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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.17, 267.53 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.17, 267.53 and 109.98 is: 165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.17 : 267.53 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.17/267.53 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.17x = 267.53 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.17x = 29,423.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,423.46/178.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.14

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