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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.44, 245.92 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.44, 245.92 and 134.72 is: 185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.44 : 245.92 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.44/245.92 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.44x = 245.92 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.44x = 33,130.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,130.34/178.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.67

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