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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.25, 267.17 and 120.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.25, 267.17 and 120.41 is: 180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.25 : 267.17 = 120.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.25/267.17 = 120.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.25x = 267.17 × 120.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.25x = 32,168.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,168.00/178.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.47

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