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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.18, 245.98 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.18, 245.98 and 131.64 is: 181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.18 : 245.98 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.18/245.98 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.18x = 245.98 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.18x = 32,380.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,380.81/178.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.73

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