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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.21, 245.99 and 119.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.21, 245.99 and 119.99 is: 165.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.21 : 245.99 = 119.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.21/245.99 = 119.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.21x = 245.99 × 119.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.21x = 29,516.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,516.34/178.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.63

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