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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.49, 246.17 and 137.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.49, 246.17 and 137.15 is: 189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.49 : 246.17 = 137.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.49/246.17 = 137.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.49x = 246.17 × 137.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.49x = 33,760.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,760.30/178.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.14

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