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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.08, 246.09 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.08, 246.09 and 131.52 is: 181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.08 : 246.09 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.08/246.09 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.08x = 246.09 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.08x = 32,365.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,365.76/178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.75

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