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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.79, 246.82 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.79, 246.82 and 134.55 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.79 : 246.82 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.79/246.82 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.79x = 246.82 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.79x = 33,208.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,208.58/178.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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