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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.29, 246.03 and 99.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.29, 246.03 and 99.61 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.29 : 246.03 = 99.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.29/246.03 = 99.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.29x = 246.03 × 99.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.29x = 24,505.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,505.82/178.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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