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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.67, 246.48 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.67, 246.48 and 134.46 is: 185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.67 : 246.48 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.67/246.48 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.67x = 246.48 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.67x = 33,141.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,141.70/178.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.50

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