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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 245.20 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 245.20 and 134.28 is: 184.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 245.20 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/245.20 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 245.20 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 32,925.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,925.46/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.97

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