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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 267.12 and 120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 267.12 and 120.20 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 267.12 = 120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/267.12 = 120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 267.12 × 120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 32,107.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,107.82/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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