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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.39, 267.57 and 109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.39, 267.57 and 109.92 is: 164.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.39 : 267.57 = 109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.39/267.57 = 109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.39x = 267.57 × 109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.39x = 29,412.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,412.30/178.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.88

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