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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.34, 267.77 and 110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.34, 267.77 and 110.15 is: 165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.34 : 267.77 = 110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.34/267.77 = 110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.34x = 267.77 × 110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.34x = 29,494.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,494.87/178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.39

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