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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.10, 245.79 and 129.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.10, 245.79 and 129.09 is: 178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.10 : 245.79 = 129.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.10/245.79 = 129.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.10x = 245.79 × 129.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.10x = 31,728.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,728.39/178.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.15

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