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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.08, 245.66 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.08, 245.66 and 131.58 is: 181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.08 : 245.66 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.08/245.66 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.08x = 245.66 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.08x = 32,323.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,323.28/178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.51

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