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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.80, 268.09 and 110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.80, 268.09 and 110.35 is: 165.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.80 : 268.09 = 110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.80/268.09 = 110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.80x = 268.09 × 110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.80x = 29,583.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,583.73/178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.46

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