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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.40, 246.21 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.40, 246.21 and 134.66 is: 185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.40 : 246.21 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.40/246.21 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.40x = 246.21 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.40x = 33,153.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,153.41/178.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.84

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