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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.56, 246.06 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.56, 246.06 and 141.72 is: 195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.56 : 246.06 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.56/246.06 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.56x = 246.06 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.56x = 34,871.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,871.62/178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.29

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