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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.38, 246.02 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.38, 246.02 and 134.20 is: 185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.38 : 246.02 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.38/246.02 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.38x = 246.02 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.38x = 33,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,015.88/178.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.09

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