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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.61, 246.65 and 132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.61, 246.65 and 132.17 is: 182.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.61 : 246.65 = 132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.61/246.65 = 132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.61x = 246.65 × 132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.61x = 32,597.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,597.84/178.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.51

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