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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.09, 266.45 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.09, 266.45 and 120.04 is: 179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.09 : 266.45 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.09/266.45 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.09x = 266.45 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.09x = 31,984.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,984.48/178.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.60

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