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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.32, 246.21 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.32, 246.21 and 140.93 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.32 : 246.21 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.32/246.21 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.32x = 246.21 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.32x = 34,697.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,697.14/178.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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