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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 245.40 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 245.40 and 128.78 is: 177.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 245.40 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/245.40 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 245.40 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 31,602.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,602.61/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.54

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