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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.25, 245.90 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.25, 245.90 and 115.16 is: 158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.25 : 245.90 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.25/245.90 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.25x = 245.90 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.25x = 28,316.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,316.04/178.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.86

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