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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.34, 246.29 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.34, 246.29 and 112.88 is: 155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.34 : 246.29 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.34/246.29 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.34x = 246.29 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.34x = 27,799.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,799.42/178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.88

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