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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.34, 267.76 and 109.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.34, 267.76 and 109.65 is: 164.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.34 : 267.76 = 109.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.34/267.76 = 109.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.34x = 267.76 × 109.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.34x = 29,359.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,359.88/178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.63

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