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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.34, 245.97 and 129.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.34, 245.97 and 129.29 is: 178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.34 : 245.97 = 129.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.34/245.97 = 129.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.34x = 245.97 × 129.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.34x = 31,800.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,800.23/178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.32

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