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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 245.76 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 245.76 and 115.84 is: 159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 245.76 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/245.76 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 245.76 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 28,468.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,468.84/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.94

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