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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.98, 246.62 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.98, 246.62 and 132.28 is: 182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.98 : 246.62 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.98/246.62 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.98x = 246.62 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.98x = 32,622.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,622.89/178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.27

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