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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.77, 246.33 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.77, 246.33 and 135.03 is: 186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.77 : 246.33 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.77/246.33 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.77x = 246.33 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.77x = 33,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,261.94/178.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.06

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