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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.88, 268.30 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.88, 268.30 and 110.42 is: 165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.88 : 268.30 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.88/268.30 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.88x = 268.30 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.88x = 29,625.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,625.69/178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.62

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