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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.89, 246.74 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.89, 246.74 and 132.42 is: 182.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.89 : 246.74 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.89/246.74 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.89x = 246.74 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.89x = 32,672.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,672.65/178.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.64

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