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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.44, 246.11 and 141.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.44, 246.11 and 141.53 is: 195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.44 : 246.11 = 141.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.44/246.11 = 141.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.44x = 246.11 × 141.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.44x = 34,831.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,831.39/178.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.20

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