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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.37, 246.14 and 134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.37, 246.14 and 134.63 is: 185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.37 : 246.14 = 134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.37/246.14 = 134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.37x = 246.14 × 134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.37x = 33,137.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,137.35/178.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.78

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