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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.58, 267.62 and 119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.58, 267.62 and 119.93 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.58 : 267.62 = 119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.58/267.62 = 119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.58x = 267.62 × 119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.58x = 32,093.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,093.73/178.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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