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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.88, 246.64 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.88, 246.64 and 141.92 is: 195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.88 : 246.64 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.88/246.64 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.88x = 246.64 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.88x = 35,003.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,003.15/178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.68

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