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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.52, 246.22 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.52, 246.22 and 120.29 is: 165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.52 : 246.22 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.52/246.22 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.52x = 246.22 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.52x = 29,616.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,616.27/178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.90

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