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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.53, 246.39 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.53, 246.39 and 119.52 is: 164.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.53 : 246.39 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.53/246.39 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.53x = 246.39 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.53x = 29,448.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,448.53/178.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.95

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