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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.56, 246.42 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.56, 246.42 and 119.44 is: 164.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.56 : 246.42 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.56/246.42 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.56x = 246.42 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.56x = 29,432.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,432.40/178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.83

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