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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.82, 246.22 and 134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.82, 246.22 and 134.63 is: 185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.82 : 246.22 = 134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.82/246.22 = 134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.82x = 246.22 × 134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.82x = 33,147.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,147.95/178.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.37

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