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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.29, 246.20 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.29, 246.20 and 116.10 is: 160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.29 : 246.20 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.29/246.20 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.29x = 246.20 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.29x = 28,583.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,583.67/178.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.32

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