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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.18, 245.74 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.18, 245.74 and 136.66 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.18 : 245.74 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.18/245.74 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.18x = 245.74 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.18x = 33,582.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,582.83/178.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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