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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.38, 246.27 and 131.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.38, 246.27 and 131.79 is: 181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.38 : 246.27 = 131.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.38/246.27 = 131.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.38x = 246.27 × 131.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.38x = 32,455.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,455.92/178.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.95

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