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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.30, 245.55 and 129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.30, 245.55 and 129.10 is: 177.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.30 : 245.55 = 129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.30/245.55 = 129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.30x = 245.55 × 129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.30x = 31,700.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,700.51/178.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.79

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