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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.34, 246 and 125.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.34, 246 and 125.81 is: 173.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.34 : 246 = 125.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.34/246 = 125.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.34x = 246 × 125.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.34x = 30,949.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,949.26/178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.54

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