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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.23, 245.82 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.23, 245.82 and 116.08 is: 160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.23 : 245.82 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.23/245.82 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.23x = 245.82 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.23x = 28,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,535.40/178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.10

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