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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.47, 246.31 and 99.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.47, 246.31 and 99.80 is: 137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.47 : 246.31 = 99.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.47/246.31 = 99.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.47x = 246.31 × 99.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.47x = 24,581.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,581.24/178.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.73

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