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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.48, 267.72 and 120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.48, 267.72 and 120.70 is: 181.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.48 : 267.72 = 120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.48/267.72 = 120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.48x = 267.72 × 120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.48x = 32,313.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,313.80/178.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.05

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