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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.64, 267.36 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.64, 267.36 and 120.72 is: 180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.64 : 267.36 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.64/267.36 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.64x = 267.36 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.64x = 32,275.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,275.70/178.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.68

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