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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 246.02 and 128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 246.02 and 128.84 is: 178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 246.02 = 128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/246.02 = 128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 246.02 × 128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 31,697.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,697.22/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.03

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