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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.43, 246.51 and 139.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.43, 246.51 and 139.23 is: 192.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.43 : 246.51 = 139.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.43/246.51 = 139.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.43x = 246.51 × 139.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.43x = 34,321.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,321.59/178.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.36

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