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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.00, 266.49 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.00, 266.49 and 120.12 is: 179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.00 : 266.49 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.00/266.49 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.00x = 266.49 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.00x = 32,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,009.78/178.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.83

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