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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.66, 246.49 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.66, 246.49 and 120.48 is: 166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.66 : 246.49 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.66/246.49 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.66x = 246.49 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.66x = 29,697.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,697.12/178.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.22

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