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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.44, 246.24 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.44, 246.24 and 126.06 is: 173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.44 : 246.24 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.44/246.24 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.44x = 246.24 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.44x = 31,041.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,041.01/178.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.96

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