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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.95, 246.77 and 126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.95, 246.77 and 126.47 is: 174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.95 : 246.77 = 126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.95/246.77 = 126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.95x = 246.77 × 126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.95x = 31,208.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,208.99/178.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.40

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