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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.65, 246.57 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.65, 246.57 and 129.51 is: 178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.65 : 246.57 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.65/246.57 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.65x = 246.57 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.65x = 31,932.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,932.63/178.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.74

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