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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 245.82 and 119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 245.82 and 119.96 is: 165.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 245.82 = 119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/245.82 = 119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 245.82 × 119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 29,488.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,488.57/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.63

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