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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.01, 245.86 and 118.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.01, 245.86 and 118.90 is: 164.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.01 : 245.86 = 118.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.01/245.86 = 118.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.01x = 245.86 × 118.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.01x = 29,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,231.83/178.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.21

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