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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.62, 246.27 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.62, 246.27 and 129.48 is: 178.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.62 : 246.27 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.62/246.27 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.62x = 246.27 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.62x = 31,885.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,885.81/178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.52

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