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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.84, 246.72 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.84, 246.72 and 132.10 is: 182.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.84 : 246.72 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.84/246.72 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.84x = 246.72 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.84x = 32,591.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,591.71/178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.24

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