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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.82, 246.62 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.82, 246.62 and 141.92 is: 195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.82 : 246.62 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.82/246.62 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.82x = 246.62 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.82x = 34,998.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,998.37/178.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.72

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