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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.27, 246.17 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.27, 246.17 and 141.68 is: 195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.27 : 246.17 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.27/246.17 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.27x = 246.17 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.27x = 34,878.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,878.34/178.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.65

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