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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.88, 246.72 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.88, 246.72 and 120.64 is: 166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.88 : 246.72 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.88/246.72 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.88x = 246.72 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.88x = 29,764.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,764.30/178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.39

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