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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.12, 245.70 and 115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.12, 245.70 and 115.97 is: 159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.12 : 245.70 = 115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.12/245.70 = 115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.12x = 245.70 × 115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.12x = 28,493.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,493.83/178.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.97

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