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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.03, 245.72 and 119.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.03, 245.72 and 119.02 is: 164.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.03 : 245.72 = 119.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.03/245.72 = 119.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.03x = 245.72 × 119.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.03x = 29,244.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,244.07/178.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.27

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