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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.74, 268.21 and 110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.74, 268.21 and 110.27 is: 165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.74 : 268.21 = 110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.74/268.21 = 110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.74x = 268.21 × 110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.74x = 29,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,575.52/178.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.47

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