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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.76, 246.48 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.76, 246.48 and 119.79 is: 165.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.76 : 246.48 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.76/246.48 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.76x = 246.48 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.76x = 29,525.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,525.84/178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.17

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