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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.33, 267.45 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.33, 267.45 and 120.52 is: 180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.33 : 267.45 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.33/267.45 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.33x = 267.45 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.33x = 32,233.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,233.07/178.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.75

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