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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.31, 245.90 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.31, 245.90 and 116.19 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.31 : 245.90 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.31/245.90 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.31x = 245.90 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.31x = 28,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,571.41/178.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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