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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.80, 246.47 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.80, 246.47 and 141.39 is: 194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.80 : 246.47 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.80/246.47 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.80x = 246.47 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.80x = 34,848.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,848.39/178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.90

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