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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.56, 246.48 and 135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.56, 246.48 and 135.21 is: 186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.56 : 246.48 = 135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.56/246.48 = 135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.56x = 246.48 × 135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.56x = 33,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,326.56/178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.64

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