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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.83, 246.63 and 141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.83, 246.63 and 141.90 is: 195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.83 : 246.63 = 141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.83/246.63 = 141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.83x = 246.63 × 141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.83x = 34,996.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,996.80/178.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.70

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