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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.81, 246.84 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.81, 246.84 and 134.50 is: 185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.81 : 246.84 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.81/246.84 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.81x = 246.84 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.81x = 33,199.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,199.98/178.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.67

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