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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.85, 246.71 and 135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.85, 246.71 and 135.11 is: 186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.85 : 246.71 = 135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.85/246.71 = 135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.85x = 246.71 × 135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.85x = 33,332.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,332.09/178.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.37

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