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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 246.48 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 246.48 and 146.36 is: 201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 246.48 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/246.48 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 246.48 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 36,074.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,074.81/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.63

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