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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.79, 267.96 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.79, 267.96 and 110.12 is: 165.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.79 : 267.96 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.79/267.96 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.79x = 267.96 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.79x = 29,507.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,507.76/178.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.04

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