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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.33, 245.81 and 120.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.33, 245.81 and 120.01 is: 165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.33 : 245.81 = 120.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.33/245.81 = 120.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.33x = 245.81 × 120.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.33x = 29,497.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,497.83/178.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.42

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