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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.22, 245.89 and 112.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.22, 245.89 and 112.79 is: 155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.22 : 245.89 = 112.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.22/245.89 = 112.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.22x = 245.89 × 112.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.22x = 27,733.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,733.93/178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.62

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