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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.80, 246.84 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.80, 246.84 and 139.92 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.80 : 246.84 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.80/246.84 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.80x = 246.84 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.80x = 34,537.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,537.85/178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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