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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.78, 246.72 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.78, 246.72 and 135.04 is: 186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.78 : 246.72 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.78/246.72 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.78x = 246.72 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.78x = 33,317.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,317.07/178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.36

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