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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 246.04 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 246.04 and 131.46 is: 181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 246.04 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/246.04 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 246.04 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 32,344.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,344.42/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.67

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