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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.83, 246.81 and 119.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.83, 246.81 and 119.85 is: 165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.83 : 246.81 = 119.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.83/246.81 = 119.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.83x = 246.81 × 119.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.83x = 29,580.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,580.18/178.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.41

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