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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.56, 246.02 and 134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.56, 246.02 and 134.10 is: 184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.56 : 246.02 = 134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.56/246.02 = 134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.56x = 246.02 × 134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.56x = 32,991.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,991.28/178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.76

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