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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.12, 245.75 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.12, 245.75 and 116.04 is: 160.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.12 : 245.75 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.12/245.75 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.12x = 245.75 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.12x = 28,515.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,515.02/178.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.09

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