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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.12, 267 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.12, 267 and 119.44 is: 179.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.12 : 267 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.12/267 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.12x = 267 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.12x = 31,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,890.48/178.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.04

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