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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.40, 245.76 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.40, 245.76 and 129.14 is: 177.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.40 : 245.76 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.40/245.76 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.40x = 245.76 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.40x = 31,737.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,737.45/178.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.90

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