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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.68, 246.42 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.68, 246.42 and 120.54 is: 166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.68 : 246.42 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.68/246.42 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.68x = 246.42 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.68x = 29,703.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,703.47/178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.24

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