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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.61, 247.05 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.61, 247.05 and 146.61 is: 202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.61 : 247.05 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.61/247.05 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.61x = 247.05 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.61x = 36,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,220.00/178.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.79

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