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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.29, 245.82 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.29, 245.82 and 131.65 is: 181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.29 : 245.82 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.29/245.82 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.29x = 245.82 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.29x = 32,362.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,362.20/178.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.51

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