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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.34, 246.13 and 119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.34, 246.13 and 119.31 is: 164.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.34 : 246.13 = 119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.34/246.13 = 119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.34x = 246.13 × 119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.34x = 29,364.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,364.55/178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.66

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