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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.17, 245.79 and 116.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.17, 245.79 and 116.00 is: 160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.17 : 245.79 = 116.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.17/245.79 = 116.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.17x = 245.79 × 116.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.17x = 28,510.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,510.41/178.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.02

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