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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.20, 245.79 and 112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.20, 245.79 and 112.74 is: 155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.20 : 245.79 = 112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.20/245.79 = 112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.20x = 245.79 × 112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.20x = 27,710.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,710.36/178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.50

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