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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.22, 246.06 and 111.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.22, 246.06 and 111.85 is: 154.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.22 : 246.06 = 111.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.22/246.06 = 111.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.22x = 246.06 × 111.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.22x = 27,522.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,522.15/178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.43

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