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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.13, 245.63 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.13, 245.63 and 116.01 is: 159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.13 : 245.63 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.13/245.63 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.13x = 245.63 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.13x = 28,494.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,494.96/178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.97

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