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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.73, 268.14 and 110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.73, 268.14 and 110.21 is: 165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.73 : 268.14 = 110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.73/268.14 = 110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.73x = 268.14 × 110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.73x = 29,551.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,551.71/178.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.34

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