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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.63, 267.90 and 110.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.63, 267.90 and 110.07 is: 165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.63 : 267.90 = 110.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.63/267.90 = 110.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.63x = 267.90 × 110.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.63x = 29,487.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,487.75/178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.08

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