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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 245.64 and 100.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 245.64 and 100.38 is: 138.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 245.64 = 100.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/245.64 = 100.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 245.64 × 100.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 24,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,657.34/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.52

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