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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.80, 246.72 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.80, 246.72 and 135.28 is: 186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.80 : 246.72 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.80/246.72 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.80x = 246.72 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.80x = 33,376.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,376.28/178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.67

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