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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.33, 246.03 and 131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.33, 246.03 and 131.59 is: 181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.33 : 246.03 = 131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.33/246.03 = 131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.33x = 246.03 × 131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.33x = 32,375.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,375.09/178.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.55

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