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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 245.64 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 245.64 and 126.34 is: 174.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 245.64 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/245.64 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 245.64 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 31,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,034.16/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.35

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