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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.38, 246.37 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.38, 246.37 and 131.67 is: 181.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.38 : 246.37 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.38/246.37 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.38x = 246.37 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.38x = 32,439.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,439.54/178.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.86

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