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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.26, 245.72 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.26, 245.72 and 130.92 is: 180.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.26 : 245.72 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.26/245.72 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.26x = 245.72 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.26x = 32,169.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,169.66/178.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.46

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