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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.79, 246.58 and 139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.79, 246.58 and 139.91 is: 192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.79 : 246.58 = 139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.79/246.58 = 139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.79x = 246.58 × 139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.79x = 34,497.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,497.43/178.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.95

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