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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.96, 246.36 and 141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.96, 246.36 and 141.98 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.96 : 246.36 = 141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.96/246.36 = 141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.96x = 246.36 × 141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.96x = 34,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,978.19/178.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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