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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.05, 245.60 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.05, 245.60 and 131.34 is: 181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.05 : 245.60 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.05/245.60 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.05x = 245.60 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.05x = 32,255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,255.22/178.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.16

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