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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.26, 246 and 99.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.26, 246 and 99.59 is: 137.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.26 : 246 = 99.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.26/246 = 99.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.26x = 246 × 99.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.26x = 24,497.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,497.91/178.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.43

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