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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.34, 245.86 and 119.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.34, 245.86 and 119.33 is: 164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.34 : 245.86 = 119.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.34/245.86 = 119.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.34x = 245.86 × 119.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.34x = 29,336.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,336.65/178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.50

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