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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.13, 245.60 and 115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.13, 245.60 and 115.01 is: 158.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.13 : 245.60 = 115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.13/245.60 = 115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.13x = 245.60 × 115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.13x = 28,244.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,244.65/178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.57

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