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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.62, 268.02 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.62, 268.02 and 110.16 is: 165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.62 : 268.02 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.62/268.02 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.62x = 268.02 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.62x = 29,525.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,525.08/178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.30

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