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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.67, 178.04 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.67, 178.04 and 46.54 is: 69.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.67 : 178.04 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.67/178.04 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.67x = 178.04 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.67x = 8,285.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,285.98/118.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.82

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