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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.29, 245.90 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.29, 245.90 and 129.08 is: 178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.29 : 245.90 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.29/245.90 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.29x = 245.90 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.29x = 31,741.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,741.71/178.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.03

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