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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.11, 267.36 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.11, 267.36 and 119.58 is: 179.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.11 : 267.36 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.11/267.36 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.11x = 267.36 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.11x = 31,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,971.58/178.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.51

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