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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.17, 246 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.17, 246 and 133.82 is: 184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.17 : 246 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.17/246 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.17x = 246 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.17x = 32,919.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,919.72/178.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.77

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