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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.59, 267.61 and 120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.59, 267.61 and 120.59 is: 180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.59 : 267.61 = 120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.59/267.61 = 120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.59x = 267.61 × 120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.59x = 32,269.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,269.45/178.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.69

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