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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.78, 268.23 and 110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.78, 268.23 and 110.35 is: 165.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.78 : 268.23 = 110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.78/268.23 = 110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.78x = 268.23 × 110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.78x = 29,599.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,599.18/178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.56

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