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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.12, 267.36 and 120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.12, 267.36 and 120.16 is: 180.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.12 : 267.36 = 120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.12/267.36 = 120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.12x = 267.36 × 120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.12x = 32,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,125.98/178.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.36

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