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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.08, 245.71 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.08, 245.71 and 119.15 is: 164.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.08 : 245.71 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.08/245.71 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.08x = 245.71 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.08x = 29,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,274.52/178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.39

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