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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.73, 267.81 and 120.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.73, 267.81 and 120.75 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.73 : 267.81 = 120.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.73/267.81 = 120.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.73x = 267.81 × 120.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.73x = 32,338.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,338.06/178.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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