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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.35, 245.55 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.35, 245.55 and 141 is: 194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.35 : 245.55 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.35/245.55 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.35x = 245.55 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.35x = 34,622.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,622.55/178.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.13

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