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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.76, 246.67 and 136.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.76, 246.67 and 136.79 is: 188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.76 : 246.67 = 136.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.76/246.67 = 136.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.76x = 246.67 × 136.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.76x = 33,741.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,741.72/178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.76

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