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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.47, 268.17 and 110.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.47, 268.17 and 110.07 is: 165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.47 : 268.17 = 110.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.47/268.17 = 110.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.47x = 268.17 × 110.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.47x = 29,517.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,517.47/178.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.39

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