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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.76, 246.72 and 132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.76, 246.72 and 132.14 is: 182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.76 : 246.72 = 132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.76/246.72 = 132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.76x = 246.72 × 132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.76x = 32,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601.58/178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.38

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