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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.49, 246.16 and 120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.49, 246.16 and 120.35 is: 165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.49 : 246.16 = 120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.49/246.16 = 120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.49x = 246.16 × 120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.49x = 29,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,626.12/178.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.98

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