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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.60, 246.58 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.60, 246.58 and 135.16 is: 186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.60 : 246.58 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.60/246.58 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.60x = 246.58 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.60x = 33,327.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,327.75/178.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.61

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