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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.62, 246.69 and 120.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.62, 246.69 and 120.57 is: 166.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.62 : 246.69 = 120.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.62/246.69 = 120.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.62x = 246.69 × 120.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.62x = 29,743.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,743.41/178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.52

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