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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.72, 246.40 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.72, 246.40 and 134.44 is: 185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.72 : 246.40 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.72/246.40 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.72x = 246.40 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.72x = 33,126.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,126.02/178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.35

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