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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.12, 245.62 and 119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.12, 245.62 and 119.12 is: 164.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.12 : 245.62 = 119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.12/245.62 = 119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.12x = 245.62 × 119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.12x = 29,258.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,258.25/178.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.26

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