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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.56, 267.12 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.56, 267.12 and 110.08 is: 164.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.56 : 267.12 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.56/267.12 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.56x = 267.12 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.56x = 29,404.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,404.57/178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.68

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