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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.80, 268.58 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.80, 268.58 and 110.49 is: 165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.80 : 268.58 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.80/268.58 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.80x = 268.58 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.80x = 29,675.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,675.40/178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.97

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