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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.44, 246 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.44, 246 and 129.36 is: 178.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.44 : 246 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.44/246 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.44x = 246 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.44x = 31,822.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,822.56/178.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.34

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