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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.64, 246.28 and 132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.64, 246.28 and 132.04 is: 182.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.64 : 246.28 = 132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.64/246.28 = 132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.64x = 246.28 × 132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.64x = 32,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,518.81/178.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.04

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