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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 245.64 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 245.64 and 115.86 is: 159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 245.64 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/245.64 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 245.64 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 28,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,459.85/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.85

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