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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 268.08 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 268.08 and 110.34 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 268.08 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/268.08 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 268.08 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 29,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,579.95/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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