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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.51, 267.76 and 110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.51, 267.76 and 110.06 is: 165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.51 : 267.76 = 110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.51/267.76 = 110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.51x = 267.76 × 110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.51x = 29,468.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,468.46/178.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.08

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