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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.94, 267.80 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.94, 267.80 and 110.51 is: 165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.94 : 267.80 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.94/267.80 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.94x = 267.80 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.94x = 29,592.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,592.69/178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.38

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