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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.22, 245.85 and 112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.22, 245.85 and 112.61 is: 155.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.22 : 245.85 = 112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.22/245.85 = 112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.22x = 245.85 × 112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.22x = 27,685.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,685.17/178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.34

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