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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.72, 267.82 and 110.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.72, 267.82 and 110.13 is: 165.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.72 : 267.82 = 110.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.72/267.82 = 110.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.72x = 267.82 × 110.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.72x = 29,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,493.74/178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.03

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