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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.66, 246.42 and 129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.66, 246.42 and 129.70 is: 178.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.66 : 246.42 = 129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.66/246.42 = 129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.66x = 246.42 × 129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.66x = 31,960.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,960.67/178.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.89

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