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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.61, 246.40 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.61, 246.40 and 129.40 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.61 : 246.40 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.61/246.40 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.61x = 246.40 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.61x = 31,882.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,882.28/178.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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