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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.43, 246.32 and 126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.43, 246.32 and 126.02 is: 173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.43 : 246.32 = 126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.43/246.32 = 126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.43x = 246.32 × 126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.43x = 31,039.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,039.38/178.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.96

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