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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 245.76 and 129.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 245.76 and 129.18 is: 178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 245.76 = 129.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/245.76 = 129.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 245.76 × 129.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 31,747.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,747.28/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.36

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