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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.88, 247.05 and 120.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.88, 247.05 and 120.83 is: 166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.88 : 247.05 = 120.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.88/247.05 = 120.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.88x = 247.05 × 120.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.88x = 29,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,849.82/178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.88

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