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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.68, 268.06 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.68, 268.06 and 110.64 is: 165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.68 : 268.06 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.68/268.06 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.68x = 268.06 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.68x = 29,658.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,658.16/178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.98

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