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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 245.76 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 245.76 and 131.60 is: 181.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 245.76 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/245.76 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 245.76 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 32,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,342.02/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.66

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