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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.89, 246.98 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.89, 246.98 and 137.37 is: 189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.89 : 246.98 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.89/246.98 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.89x = 246.98 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.89x = 33,927.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,927.64/178.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.66

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