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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.84, 268.31 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.84, 268.31 and 110.44 is: 165.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.84 : 268.31 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.84/268.31 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.84x = 268.31 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.84x = 29,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,632.16/178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.69

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