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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.20, 266.94 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.20, 266.94 and 109.71 is: 164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.20 : 266.94 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.20/266.94 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.20x = 266.94 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.20x = 29,285.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,285.99/178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.34

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