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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.62, 267.54 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.62, 267.54 and 120.60 is: 180.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.62 : 267.54 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.62/267.54 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.62x = 267.54 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.62x = 32,265.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,265.32/178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.64

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