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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.24, 246.06 and 138.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.24, 246.06 and 138.82 is: 191.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.24 : 246.06 = 138.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.24/246.06 = 138.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.24x = 246.06 × 138.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.24x = 34,158.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,158.05/178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.64

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