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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 246.96 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 246.96 and 120.87 is: 166.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 246.96 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/246.96 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 246.96 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 29,850.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,850.06/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.83

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