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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.86, 246.56 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.86, 246.56 and 132.24 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.86 : 246.56 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.86/246.56 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.86x = 246.56 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.86x = 32,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,605.09/178.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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