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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.32, 246.18 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.32, 246.18 and 120.18 is: 165.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.32 : 246.18 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.32/246.18 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.32x = 246.18 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.32x = 29,585.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,585.91/178.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.91

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