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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.20, 246.24 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.20, 246.24 and 129.20 is: 178.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.20 : 246.24 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.20/246.24 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.20x = 246.24 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.20x = 31,812.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,812.98/178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.52

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