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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.42, 246.23 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.42, 246.23 and 134.68 is: 185.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.42 : 246.23 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.42/246.23 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.42x = 246.23 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.42x = 33,162.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,162.26/178.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.87

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