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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.05, 245.47 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.05, 245.47 and 112.44 is: 155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.05 : 245.47 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.05/245.47 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.05x = 245.47 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.05x = 27,600.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,600.65/178.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.02

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