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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.08, 266.80 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.08, 266.80 and 120.24 is: 180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.08 : 266.80 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.08/266.80 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.08x = 266.80 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.08x = 32,080.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,080.03/178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.14

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