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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.44, 246.16 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.44, 246.16 and 120.12 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.44 : 246.16 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.44/246.16 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.44x = 246.16 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.44x = 29,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,568.74/178.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

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