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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.16, 245.58 and 134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.16, 245.58 and 134.42 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.16 : 245.58 = 134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.16/245.58 = 134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.16x = 245.58 × 134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.16x = 33,010.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,010.86/178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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