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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.15, 245.74 and 119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.15, 245.74 and 119.14 is: 164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.15 : 245.74 = 119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.15/245.74 = 119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.15x = 245.74 × 119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.15x = 29,277.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,277.46/178.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.34

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