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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.06, 245.86 and 112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.06, 245.86 and 112.58 is: 155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.06 : 245.86 = 112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.06/245.86 = 112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.06x = 245.86 × 112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.06x = 27,679.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,679.25/178.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.45

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