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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.76, 268.04 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.76, 268.04 and 110.28 is: 165.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.76 : 268.04 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.76/268.04 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.76x = 268.04 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.76x = 29,559.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,559.45/178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.36

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