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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 245.57 and 115.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 245.57 and 115.91 is: 159.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 245.57 = 115.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/245.57 = 115.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 245.57 × 115.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 28,464.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,464.02/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.91

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