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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.84, 246.90 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.84, 246.90 and 126.40 is: 174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.84 : 246.90 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.84/246.90 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.84x = 246.90 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.84x = 31,208.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,208.16/178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.50

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