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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.86, 246.48 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.86, 246.48 and 129.66 is: 178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.86 : 246.48 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.86/246.48 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.86x = 246.48 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.86x = 31,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,958.60/178.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.68

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