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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.08, 245.49 and 134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.08, 245.49 and 134.34 is: 185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.08 : 245.49 = 134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.08/245.49 = 134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.08x = 245.49 × 134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.08x = 32,979.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,979.13/178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.19

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