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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.05, 245.84 and 119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.05, 245.84 and 119.09 is: 164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.05 : 245.84 = 119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.05/245.84 = 119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.05x = 245.84 × 119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.05x = 29,275.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,275.26/178.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.42

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