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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.67, 267.91 and 120.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.67, 267.91 and 120.98 is: 181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.67 : 267.91 = 120.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.67/267.91 = 120.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.67x = 267.91 × 120.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.67x = 32,411.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,411.75/178.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.41

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