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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.54, 246.22 and 129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.54, 246.22 and 129.72 is: 178.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.54 : 246.22 = 129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.54/246.22 = 129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.54x = 246.22 × 129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.54x = 31,939.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,939.66/178.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.89

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