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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.17, 245.84 and 112.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.17, 245.84 and 112.77 is: 155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.17 : 245.84 = 112.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.17/245.84 = 112.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.17x = 245.84 × 112.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.17x = 27,722.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,722.81/178.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.60

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