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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.62, 246.42 and 129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.62, 246.42 and 129.54 is: 178.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.62 : 246.42 = 129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.62/246.42 = 129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.62x = 246.42 × 129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.62x = 31,921.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,921.25/178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.71

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