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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.07, 245.68 and 112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.07, 245.68 and 112.61 is: 155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.07 : 245.68 = 112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.07/245.68 = 112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.07x = 245.68 × 112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.07x = 27,666.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,666.36/178.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.37

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