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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.36, 245.56 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.36, 245.56 and 141.32 is: 194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.36 : 245.56 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.36/245.56 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.36x = 245.56 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.36x = 34,702.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,702.54/178.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.56

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