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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.70, 267.91 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.70, 267.91 and 110.25 is: 165.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.70 : 267.91 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.70/267.91 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.70x = 267.91 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.70x = 29,536.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,536.80/178.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.29

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