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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 245.70 and 119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 245.70 and 119.80 is: 165.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 245.70 = 119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/245.70 = 119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 245.70 × 119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 29,434.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,434.86/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.36

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