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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.84, 246.28 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.84, 246.28 and 129.63 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.84 : 246.28 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.84/246.28 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.84x = 246.28 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.84x = 31,925.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,925.28/178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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