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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.15, 245.93 and 131.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.15, 245.93 and 131.53 is: 181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.15 : 245.93 = 131.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.15/245.93 = 131.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.15x = 245.93 × 131.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.15x = 32,347.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,347.17/178.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.57

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