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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.96, 246.78 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.96, 246.78 and 134 is: 184.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.96 : 246.78 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.96/246.78 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.96x = 246.78 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.96x = 33,068.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,068.52/178.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.78

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