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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.34, 266.84 and 120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.34, 266.84 and 120.70 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.34 : 266.84 = 120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.34/266.84 = 120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.34x = 266.84 × 120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.34x = 32,207.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,207.59/178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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