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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.81, 246.59 and 120.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.81, 246.59 and 120.67 is: 166.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.81 : 246.59 = 120.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.81/246.59 = 120.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.81x = 246.59 × 120.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.81x = 29,755.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,755.08/178.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.41

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