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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.98, 246.87 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.98, 246.87 and 132.36 is: 182.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.98 : 246.87 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.98/246.87 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.98x = 246.87 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.98x = 32,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,675.85/178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.56

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