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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.56, 246.38 and 119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.56, 246.38 and 119.60 is: 165.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.56 : 246.38 = 119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.56/246.38 = 119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.56x = 246.38 × 119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.56x = 29,467.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,467.05/178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.03

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