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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.58, 268.19 and 110.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.58, 268.19 and 110.22 is: 165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.58 : 268.19 = 110.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.58/268.19 = 110.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.58x = 268.19 × 110.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.58x = 29,559.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,559.35/178.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.53

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