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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.42, 245.82 and 141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.42, 245.82 and 141.70 is: 195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.42 : 245.82 = 141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.42/245.82 = 141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.42x = 245.82 × 141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.42x = 34,832.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,832.69/178.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.23

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