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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.22, 245.87 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.22, 245.87 and 131.70 is: 181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.22 : 245.87 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.22/245.87 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.22x = 245.87 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.22x = 32,381.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,381.08/178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.69

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