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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.52, 246.24 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.52, 246.24 and 129.24 is: 178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.52 : 246.24 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.52/246.24 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.52x = 246.24 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.52x = 31,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,824.06/178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.27

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