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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.27, 245.91 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.27, 245.91 and 112.66 is: 155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.27 : 245.91 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.27/245.91 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.27x = 245.91 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.27x = 27,704.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,704.84/178.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.41

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