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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.96, 246.60 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.96, 246.60 and 129.02 is: 177.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.96 : 246.60 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.96/246.60 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.96x = 246.60 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.96x = 31,816.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,816.33/178.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.78

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