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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.11, 245.80 and 108.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.11, 245.80 and 108.17 is: 149.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.11 : 245.80 = 108.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.11/245.80 = 108.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.11x = 245.80 × 108.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.11x = 26,587.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,587.88/178.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.28

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