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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.91, 246.34 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.91, 246.34 and 139.73 is: 192.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.91 : 246.34 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.91/246.34 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.91x = 246.34 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.91x = 34,420.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,420.03/178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.39

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