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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.59, 246.20 and 126.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.59, 246.20 and 126.75 is: 174.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.59 : 246.20 = 126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.59/246.20 = 126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.59x = 246.20 × 126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.59x = 31,205.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,205.22/178.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.73

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