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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.26, 246.02 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.26, 246.02 and 131.62 is: 181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.26 : 246.02 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.26/246.02 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.26x = 246.02 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.26x = 32,381.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,381.15/178.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.65

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