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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.34, 246.24 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.34, 246.24 and 129.33 is: 178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.34 : 246.24 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.34/246.24 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.34x = 246.24 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.34x = 31,846.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,846.22/178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.58

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