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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.38, 245.97 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.38, 245.97 and 120.24 is: 165.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.38 : 245.97 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.38/245.97 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.38x = 245.97 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.38x = 29,575.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,575.43/178.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.80

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