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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.15, 245.84 and 129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.15, 245.84 and 129.04 is: 178.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.15 : 245.84 = 129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.15/245.84 = 129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.15x = 245.84 × 129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.15x = 31,723.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,723.32/178.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.07

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