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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.72, 246.62 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.72, 246.62 and 129.51 is: 178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.72 : 246.62 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.72/246.62 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.72x = 246.62 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.72x = 31,940.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,940.08/178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.72

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