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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.21, 245.98 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.21, 245.98 and 129.12 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.21 : 245.98 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.21/245.98 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.21x = 245.98 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.21x = 31,760.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,760.94/178.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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