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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.68, 246.45 and 126.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.68, 246.45 and 126.33 is: 174.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.68 : 246.45 = 126.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.68/246.45 = 126.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.68x = 246.45 × 126.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.68x = 31,134.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,134.03/178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.24

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